Green Island Wildlife Area

Green Island Wildlife Area, located in Jackson County near Green Island, Iowa, provides public boat access to Mississippi River Pool 11-22. This access point is part of a larger recreation complex managed for wildlife and outdoor recreation, with maintained gravel roads providing convenient vehicle access throughout the facility. The area offers multiple boat ramps with nearby parking areas, making it relatively easy to launch kayaks, canoes, and other boats.

This site is ideal for paddlers interested in wildlife viewing and scenic exploration. The area is known for excellent roadside viewing opportunities for birds, plants, and other wildlife, making it particularly popular with bird watchers and nature enthusiasts. Note that the site is non-reservable and operates on a first-come, first-served basis. Channel maintenance projects have been conducted periodically to maintain water delivery and access, so paddlers should be aware of any ongoing work that might temporarily affect certain areas of the water body.

This recreation area is part of Mississippi River - Pools 11-22