Cedar Lake

Cedar Lake in Pomona, Jackson County offers a boat ramp launch located at the end of Boat Dock Road (also accessible via Cedar Creek Road). This is an unresevered, public access point suitable for kayakers, canoeists, and motorized boats. The lake has a 10 horsepower motor limit, making it ideal for paddlers and smaller recreational vessels seeking a quieter water experience.

The surrounding area is part of the Clear Springs Wilderness region, characterized by scenic Mississippi River Valley views with terrain ranging from 400 to over 900 feet in elevation. Parking is available at the ramp. Note that there is no marina facility on Cedar Lake itself, though kayak rentals are available at the nearby City of Carbondale boat ramp with accessible kayak launch options. Fishing is popular here, with a 15-inch minimum size requirement for largemouth, smallmouth, and spotted bass.

Located in Union and Jackson Counties, Clear Springs Wilderness offers some great opportunities to view the Mississippi River Valley. Elevations range from 400 ft. to over 900 ft. The Area is generally regarded as rough terrain, with narrow ridgetops, steep slopes and narrow creek bottoms. Trails for hiking and equestrian use will take you by some indications of past use by people including...

Located in Union and Jackson Counties, Clear Springs Wilderness offers some great opportunities to view the Mississippi River Valley. Elevations range from 400 ft. to over 900 ft. The Area is generally regarded as rough terrain, with narrow ridgetops, steep slopes and narrow creek bottoms. Trails for hiking and equestrian use will take you by some indications of past use by people including homestead, fruit trees, cemeteries and abandoned roads. Bald Knob Wilderness also includes The Hutchins Creek Wild and Scenic River Study Corridor. The Wildernsess also lies adjacent to LaRue-Pine Hills Ecological Area.

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