City: Douds, IA
County: Van Buren County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 40.83657916, -92.08747621
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Nearby Gauge Conditions
Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Runs on Des Moines 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
Douds Access is a boat ramp facility on the Des Moines River in Van Buren County, providing a convenient launch point for kayakers, canoeists, and motorboaters. The site includes a boat ramp, a shelter house suitable for group outings, and two gravel campsites with electrical hookups (30/50 amp) available for overnight stays. This makes it an ideal location for paddlers planning multi-day river trips or those wanting to combine camping with water recreation.
The Des Moines River in this area supports various recreational activities, and Douds Access serves as one of several put-in and take-out options along the river corridor. Paddlers often use this access point as part of longer float trips downstream toward communities like Bentonsport, Bonaparte, and Farmington. The facility's amenities and strategic location make it well-suited for both day trips and extended expeditions, with opportunities to explore the scenic Iowa river valley.
The Des Moines River in this area supports various recreational activities, and Douds Access serves as one of several put-in and take-out options along the river corridor. Paddlers often use this access point as part of longer float trips downstream toward communities like Bentonsport, Bonaparte, and Farmington. The facility's amenities and strategic location make it well-suited for both day trips and extended expeditions, with opportunities to explore the scenic Iowa river valley.