City: Davenport, IA
County: Scott County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 41.51610984, -90.59246967
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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
The Marquette St boat ramp offers public access to the Mississippi River in downtown Davenport, located under the Marquette-Joliet Bridge. This is a well-developed access point with day-use docks, a public handicap fishing pier, and nearby amenities including the River Boardwalk and River Overlook. Ample parking is available, and the launch appears to be free or low-cost based on nearby Marquette Park facilities in the region.
Paddlers should be aware that they're accessing a major river system: the Mississippi at this location has significant flow (averaging over 685,000 cubic feet per second) and current velocities around 11 feet per second. The river's major shipping and barge traffic—evident from gaming boats and grain loading facilities downstream—means boaters should stay alert and follow navigation rules. For day trips, the Marquette to McGregor stretch offers 1.3 miles of scenic paddling with access to Sturgeon Slough for extended exploration.
This site works well as a launch point for both day paddlers and boaters seeking access to the main channel, with good infrastructure and visibility from the bridge making it a recognizable landmark for returning paddlers.
Paddlers should be aware that they're accessing a major river system: the Mississippi at this location has significant flow (averaging over 685,000 cubic feet per second) and current velocities around 11 feet per second. The river's major shipping and barge traffic—evident from gaming boats and grain loading facilities downstream—means boaters should stay alert and follow navigation rules. For day trips, the Marquette to McGregor stretch offers 1.3 miles of scenic paddling with access to Sturgeon Slough for extended exploration.
This site works well as a launch point for both day paddlers and boaters seeking access to the main channel, with good infrastructure and visibility from the bridge making it a recognizable landmark for returning paddlers.
Amenities
restrooms