Access Site
IL
Miller's Landing
Mississippi River • Upper West Fork West Sabula Slough
Source: u_s__geological_survey Updated 1 year ago
City: Savanna, IL
County: Carroll County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 42.14245800, -90.17187200
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Location
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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
Miller's Landing provides boat access to the mighty Mississippi River in Savanna, Carroll County. Located at coordinates 42.14245800, -90.17187200, this ramp offers paddlers and boaters a gateway to one of North America's most significant waterways. The site is part of the broader network of public access points along Navigation Pool 26, giving users proximity to roughly 40 miles of Mississippi River paddling opportunities, including main channel routes and scenic backwater sloughs.
The Mississippi River at this location is a major waterway with substantial flow characteristics: expect an average flow of 685,000+ cubic feet per second and average water velocity of 11.24 feet per second. The river's gentle average gradient of 0.8 feet per mile makes it generally manageable for paddlers and motorboaters, though current conditions and seasonal variations should always be considered. Nearby Marquette Park offers free boat ramps with ample trailer parking, providing additional launch options in the immediate area.
Whether you're planning a kayak or canoe trip to explore backwaters and sloughs, a motorboat fishing excursion, or a longer paddling expedition, Miller's Landing and the surrounding access points provide reliable entry to this major river system. Be prepared for the river's substantial current and flow, and consult current conditions before launching.
The Mississippi River at this location is a major waterway with substantial flow characteristics: expect an average flow of 685,000+ cubic feet per second and average water velocity of 11.24 feet per second. The river's gentle average gradient of 0.8 feet per mile makes it generally manageable for paddlers and motorboaters, though current conditions and seasonal variations should always be considered. Nearby Marquette Park offers free boat ramps with ample trailer parking, providing additional launch options in the immediate area.
Whether you're planning a kayak or canoe trip to explore backwaters and sloughs, a motorboat fishing excursion, or a longer paddling expedition, Miller's Landing and the surrounding access points provide reliable entry to this major river system. Be prepared for the river's substantial current and flow, and consult current conditions before launching.