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Dairy Hill is a free, year-round public boat ramp operated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers on the east shore of Aquilla Lake, located south of Peoria near the southeast end of the FM 1947 bridge. The ramp accommodates all boat types, making it suitable for kayakers, canoeists, and larger motorboats. The site includes restrooms and ample parking, providing convenient access to the 3,280-acre lake formed by Aquilla and Hackberry Creeks.
Aquilla Lake offers a substantial paddling area with three public boat ramps available throughout the lake. Dairy Hill's position on the east shore provides good access to explore the main lake body. The area is part of a recreation corridor with additional amenities nearby, including a free public fishing pier located at the tailrace below the dam. This makes Dairy Hill an excellent starting point for a day of paddling or fishing on one of Hill County's primary water recreation destinations.