Data Disclaimer: Water level data is provided by USGS and NOAA for informational purposes only. Verify conditions on-site before any water activities. Learn more
Access Site IA

Snyder Access

North Raccoon River

Source: iowa_department_of_natural_resources Updated 1 year ago

Sign in to Monitor
City: Minburn, IA
County: Dallas County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 41.74229111, -94.05503845
PWRV+WX Minburn, IA, USA
Air Temp: --
Location
Get Directions
Nearby Gauge Conditions
North Raccoon River near Jefferson, IA Same River 23.7 mi away
View Gauge
North Raccoon River near Lanesboro, IA Same River 45.4 mi away
View Gauge
Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Runs on North Raccoon River
1 run
Difficulty Classes
I Easy II Novice III Intermediate IV Advanced V Expert/Extreme VI Unrunnable
Position relative to this access site: Put-in at this location This location is on the run Take-out at this location
Downstream from here Upstream from here
I-II Upstream from here (27.8 mi from take-out) A) Henderson Park, Jefferson, IA (PnP)
0.2 mi
Whitewater data from American Whitewater
About This Access Site
**Location & Access:** Snyder Access is located west of Minburn in Dallas County on the south side of County Road F31. The site is easily accessible via Highway 169 from Adel or Highway 44—head north on 169 and turn left on F51 to reach the access point. A paved boat ramp is available directly across from the access area, making this a convenient launch spot for kayakers, canoeists, and motorboats.

**What to Expect:** This access point serves paddlers exploring the North Raccoon River and offers straightforward boat launching facilities. The surrounding area includes the North Raccoon River Wildlife Area, with timber-lined banks and sandpits that support local wildlife. Paddlers should be aware this is a working wildlife management area with both public hunting zones and refuge areas nearby, so visiting outside hunting seasons is recommended for a more peaceful experience.