Access Site
IL
Cordova Public Access
Source: iowa_department_of_natural_resources Updated 1 year ago
City: Cordova, IL
County: Rock Island County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 41.68328848, -90.31783299
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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
**Location & Amenities**
Cordova Public Access is located at the harbor and boat ramp in front of the Legion Hall in Cordova, Rock Island County, Illinois. The facility offers a public boat ramp for launching kayaks, canoes, and motorboats, with parking available and basic amenities including picnic tables and a historic 106-foot observation tower in nearby Cordova Park.
**Water Conditions & River Character**
This access point on the Mississippi River puts you on a major waterway with significant flow—the river averages 685,352 cubic feet per second with a velocity of approximately 11 feet per second. Paddlers should be aware that this is a large, powerful river (Stream Order 10) with an average gradient of 0.8 feet per mile. The ramp has elevation restrictions and is closed when water levels reach 767 feet or higher, so check conditions before launching, especially during high-water periods. The Mississippi's current, size, and commercial traffic in this region require appropriate experience and caution.
**Best For**
This access point works well for boaters exploring sandbars, backwater sloughs, and fishing opportunities along this section of the Mississippi River. It's suitable for paddlers experienced with large rivers and current, or for motorboat operators accessing the broader river.
Cordova Public Access is located at the harbor and boat ramp in front of the Legion Hall in Cordova, Rock Island County, Illinois. The facility offers a public boat ramp for launching kayaks, canoes, and motorboats, with parking available and basic amenities including picnic tables and a historic 106-foot observation tower in nearby Cordova Park.
**Water Conditions & River Character**
This access point on the Mississippi River puts you on a major waterway with significant flow—the river averages 685,352 cubic feet per second with a velocity of approximately 11 feet per second. Paddlers should be aware that this is a large, powerful river (Stream Order 10) with an average gradient of 0.8 feet per mile. The ramp has elevation restrictions and is closed when water levels reach 767 feet or higher, so check conditions before launching, especially during high-water periods. The Mississippi's current, size, and commercial traffic in this region require appropriate experience and caution.
**Best For**
This access point works well for boaters exploring sandbars, backwater sloughs, and fishing opportunities along this section of the Mississippi River. It's suitable for paddlers experienced with large rivers and current, or for motorboat operators accessing the broader river.