City: Keosauqua, IA
County: Van Buren County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 40.73055114, -91.95993812
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Location
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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 Keosauqua Boat Ramp provides convenient access to the Des Moines River in the heart of Van Buren County's scenic river valley. Located directly across from Hotel Manning in downtown Keosauqua, this ramp serves as an excellent put-in point for day floats and multi-day paddling trips. The location offers easy access to nearby amenities, including rest stops and shopping opportunities within the town.
This ramp is a popular starting point for single-day float trips down the Des Moines River. Common routes include paddling to Bentonsport (9 miles downstream), Bonaparte (12 miles), or Farmington (18 miles), with several dining options available at takeout points. Paddlers and boaters should be prepared for river conditions typical of this section of the Des Moines River and follow all applicable boating safety guidelines. The area provides good access for kayakers, canoeists, and recreational boaters of varying experience levels.
This ramp is a popular starting point for single-day float trips down the Des Moines River. Common routes include paddling to Bentonsport (9 miles downstream), Bonaparte (12 miles), or Farmington (18 miles), with several dining options available at takeout points. Paddlers and boaters should be prepared for river conditions typical of this section of the Des Moines River and follow all applicable boating safety guidelines. The area provides good access for kayakers, canoeists, and recreational boaters of varying experience levels.