City: Madrid, IA
County: Boone County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 41.87405882, -93.86429533
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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
The Highway 210 Access provides a boat ramp launch point on the Des Moines River near Madrid in Boone County. Located at the Camp Dodge Johnston Training Site, this access serves paddlers and boaters looking to explore this section of the Des Moines River. The ramp offers a straightforward put-in for kayaks, canoes, and motorized boats heading downstream.
Paddlers using this access should plan their trip with nearby takeout points in mind. The Sub-1 ramp near Woodward serves as a common takeout for multi-mile paddling trips from this area. The Des Moines River in this section flows through central Iowa farmland and offers moderate paddling distances between access points. Before launching, check current water conditions and flow levels, as Iowa rivers can vary significantly with seasonal runoff and rainfall.
Standard river access rules apply at this site. Arrive during daylight hours and be prepared with appropriate safety gear, including life jackets for all paddlers. Contact local Boone County Conservation staff for specific information about facility amenities, seasonal conditions, or any access restrictions.
Paddlers using this access should plan their trip with nearby takeout points in mind. The Sub-1 ramp near Woodward serves as a common takeout for multi-mile paddling trips from this area. The Des Moines River in this section flows through central Iowa farmland and offers moderate paddling distances between access points. Before launching, check current water conditions and flow levels, as Iowa rivers can vary significantly with seasonal runoff and rainfall.
Standard river access rules apply at this site. Arrive during daylight hours and be prepared with appropriate safety gear, including life jackets for all paddlers. Contact local Boone County Conservation staff for specific information about facility amenities, seasonal conditions, or any access restrictions.