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Access Site IA

Rose Hill Access

South Skunk River

Source: iowa_department_of_natural_resources Updated 1 year ago

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City: Rose Hill, IA
County: Mahaska County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 41.29976965, -92.46783279
2449 Ventura Ave, Rose Hill, IA 52586, USA
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Nearby Gauge Conditions
South Skunk River near Oskaloosa, IA Same River 10.6 mi away
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Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Runs on South Skunk River
2 runs
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
I-II 93 mi away 13th Street Mitigated Low Head Dam
0.1 mi 2 ft/mi
II 93 mi away Story City to Ames (PnP, 8 miles or 19 miles)
18.5 mi
Whitewater data from American Whitewater
About This Access Site
Rose Hill Access offers a concrete boat ramp providing straightforward entry to the South Skunk River in Mahaska County. Located at 2449 240th St. in Rose Hill, this access point is situated near Rose Hill Marsh in an area featuring upland forest, limestone bluffs, and wetlands. The concrete ramp makes launching kayaks, canoes, and motorboats relatively easy compared to unimproved sites.

The access area includes basic amenities: restrooms and a picnic area are available nearby. Tent camping is offered at a cost of $15 per night with a 14-night consecutive limit. Note that parking is limited at this location, and there are no trailer parking facilities, so plan accordingly if you're hauling a larger boat. The South Skunk River in this stretch supports various warm-water fish species including catfish, carp, and gar, making it popular with anglers as well as paddlers.