City: Bellevue, IA
County: Jackson County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 42.25814040, -90.42214389
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Location
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Nearby Gauge Conditions
Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Runs on Mississippi River
1 run
There are no whitewater runs within 50 miles of this access site.
These whitewater runs are on the same river but located more than 50 miles from this access site.
Difficulty Classes
I Easy
II Novice
III Intermediate
IV Advanced
V Expert/Extreme
VI Unrunnable
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater
About This Access Site
The Bellevue Boat Ramp provides access to Pool 13 of the Mississippi River, one of North America's largest waterways. Located in Jackson County near Bellevue, Iowa, this municipal facility features a handicapped-accessible boat platform at the Bellevue Municipal Parking Lot, making it a convenient launch point for kayakers, canoeists, and motorboats. The site offers reliable access to this major river system.
Paddlers should be aware that the Mississippi River at this location is a large, swift waterway with significant flow. The river averages over 685,000 cubic feet per second in discharge with an average velocity of 11.24 feet per second, making it suitable primarily for experienced paddlers. The gentle gradient of 0.8 feet per mile creates a navigable channel, but the substantial current and potential for heavy barge traffic typical of Pool 13 require caution and river experience.
This access point is ideal for boaters planning day trips or longer excursions along this major navigational corridor. Nearby amenities in the Bellevue area support recreational use, and the site's municipal infrastructure makes it a dependable choice for launching into one of the nation's most important rivers.
Paddlers should be aware that the Mississippi River at this location is a large, swift waterway with significant flow. The river averages over 685,000 cubic feet per second in discharge with an average velocity of 11.24 feet per second, making it suitable primarily for experienced paddlers. The gentle gradient of 0.8 feet per mile creates a navigable channel, but the substantial current and potential for heavy barge traffic typical of Pool 13 require caution and river experience.
This access point is ideal for boaters planning day trips or longer excursions along this major navigational corridor. Nearby amenities in the Bellevue area support recreational use, and the site's municipal infrastructure makes it a dependable choice for launching into one of the nation's most important rivers.
Amenities
restrooms