Iowa River

The Fred T. Schwab access of the south edge of Wapello is a popular put-in point for a 4 - 6 hour paddle. Take-outs are at Cappy Russell Access (10.2 miles) on the north edge of Oakville or Ferry Landing Public Use Area (16.5 miles) 3 miles northeast of Oakville. Time depends primarily on the water level. The Iowa river is affected by precipitation in the northern part of the state and may be high after heavy spring rains.

The river bottom is primarily sand and will have beaches and sand bars when the water level is low. The Iowa flows into the Mississippi at the Ferry Landing area. Paddling on the quiet channels of the Mississippi in in this river section can continue for 2 - 4 hours depending on take-out choice.

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