City: Missouri Valley, IA
County: Pottawattamie County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 41.47929077, -96.01266268
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Nearby Gauge Conditions
Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Runs on Missouri 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
**Location & Facilities**
Wilson Island Access is a boat ramp on the Missouri River near Missouri Valley in Pottawattamie County, Iowa. The site offers a dedicated boat ramp for launching kayaks, canoes, and motorboats directly onto the river. The access area includes five miles of multi-use trails, two picnic shelters, a playground, and public hunting opportunities. The site is conveniently located just south of the DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge, making it a scenic destination for water-based recreation.
**River Character & Activities**
The Missouri River at this location offers good fishing opportunities for walleye, paddlefish, and catfish. A 3/4-mile shoreline trail provides scenic views and alternative ways to explore the area. Paddlers and boaters should note that an Iowa fishing license is required for fishing. The nearby Cunningham Lake Dam Site 11 Campground (within 10 miles) provides overnight accommodation options for multi-day trips. The location offers easy access for day trips and serves as a good base for exploring this section of the Missouri River.
Wilson Island Access is a boat ramp on the Missouri River near Missouri Valley in Pottawattamie County, Iowa. The site offers a dedicated boat ramp for launching kayaks, canoes, and motorboats directly onto the river. The access area includes five miles of multi-use trails, two picnic shelters, a playground, and public hunting opportunities. The site is conveniently located just south of the DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge, making it a scenic destination for water-based recreation.
**River Character & Activities**
The Missouri River at this location offers good fishing opportunities for walleye, paddlefish, and catfish. A 3/4-mile shoreline trail provides scenic views and alternative ways to explore the area. Paddlers and boaters should note that an Iowa fishing license is required for fishing. The nearby Cunningham Lake Dam Site 11 Campground (within 10 miles) provides overnight accommodation options for multi-day trips. The location offers easy access for day trips and serves as a good base for exploring this section of the Missouri River.
Nearby Campgrounds (1 within 10 miles)
Cunningham Lake Dam Site 11 Campground
On-site
Nearby Recreation Areas
Glenn Cunningham Lake
Located within
Standing Bear Lake
Located within
Boyer Chute National Wildlife Refuge
Located within
DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge
Located within