City: Keokuk, IA
County: Lee County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 40.42192527, -91.38506334
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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
This marina facility in Keokuk offers boat launch and transient slip rental access to the Mississippi River, making it a convenient stop for boaters passing through the area or planning a brief stay. The marina provides safe parking and easy water access for kayakers, canoeists, and motorboats exploring this section of the Upper Mississippi River.
Paddlers should be aware that they're accessing a major river system with significant characteristics: the Mississippi averages over 685,000 cubic feet per second of flow with an average velocity of 11.24 feet per second. The river maintains relatively consistent water levels in this area, making it suitable for various watercraft. As a major waterway (Stream Order 10), expect commercial barge traffic and plan accordingly. This location offers one of the better public access points along Iowa's Mississippi River pools, though paddlers should always check current water conditions and be prepared for the river's substantial current and scale.
Paddlers should be aware that they're accessing a major river system with significant characteristics: the Mississippi averages over 685,000 cubic feet per second of flow with an average velocity of 11.24 feet per second. The river maintains relatively consistent water levels in this area, making it suitable for various watercraft. As a major waterway (Stream Order 10), expect commercial barge traffic and plan accordingly. This location offers one of the better public access points along Iowa's Mississippi River pools, though paddlers should always check current water conditions and be prepared for the river's substantial current and scale.