Access Site
IA
Buffalo Shores Access
Source: iowa_department_of_natural_resources Updated 1 year ago
City: Buffalo, IA
County: Scott County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 41.45328672, -90.74280180
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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
Buffalo Shores is a 25-acre recreation area located just downstream from Buffalo, Iowa (off State Highway 22), offering a double boat ramp for public access to the Mississippi River. The facility is free and provides ample parking, picnic areas, a sandy beach, and amenities including toilets and water. This makes it a convenient launching point for both kayakers and motorboaters exploring this section of the river.
The Mississippi River at this location is a major waterway with substantial flow (averaging 685,000 cubic feet per second) and a gentle gradient of 0.8 feet per mile. Paddlers should be prepared for moderate current and high water volume typical of this section of the river. The double ramp configuration and open beach access make launching straightforward for various watercraft, from kayaks to larger boats. The site's position in the heart of the river corridor provides scenic views of the surrounding landscape and opportunities to observe both recreational and commercial river traffic.
The Mississippi River at this location is a major waterway with substantial flow (averaging 685,000 cubic feet per second) and a gentle gradient of 0.8 feet per mile. Paddlers should be prepared for moderate current and high water volume typical of this section of the river. The double ramp configuration and open beach access make launching straightforward for various watercraft, from kayaks to larger boats. The site's position in the heart of the river corridor provides scenic views of the surrounding landscape and opportunities to observe both recreational and commercial river traffic.
Amenities
restrooms