You'll find Shanklin Park Kayak Launch on Elkhart River in Goshen. It's a kayak and canoe launch. The drive from South Bend covers roughly 22 miles as the crow flies. Closest alternative: Rogers Park Kayak Launch in Goshen (under 1 mile).
| Type | Kayak and canoe launch |
|---|---|
| Address | Goshen, IN |
| Water | Elkhart River |
| Park | Shanklin Park |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
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Shanklin Park Kayak Launch is in Goshen, Indiana. We have no street address for Shanklin Park Kayak Launch, only its exact position on the map.
Shanklin Park Kayak Launch is on Elkhart River.
We have no fee details for Shanklin Park Kayak Launch, but our guide to launch fees explains what ramps usually cost.
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