Kayaking & Canoeing the Boone River
Iowa paddling guide
- 76 mi
- River mapped
- 15
- Boat launches
- 3
- Campgrounds
- 3
- Counties
The Boone River is one of Iowa's designated water trails, tracing roughly 76 mi through Hamilton, Webster and Wright Counties. Whether you're kayaking, canoeing or tubing, this guide maps every public boat launch and access point on the Boone River, the campgrounds nearby, and the live gauge readings you need to plan a safe day paddling in Iowa.
Boat launches & access points on the Boone River
15 public access points for putting in and taking out.
- ▸Albrights Canoe AccessHamilton Co.
- ▸Beaver's BridgeHamilton Co.
- ▸Bells Mills ParkHamilton Co.
- ▸Boone Forks WildernessWebster Co.
- ▸Boone Forks Wildlife AreaWebster Co.
- ▸Briggs Woods ParkHamilton Co.
- ▸Helmke AreaWright Co.
- ▸Oakdale Recreation AreaWright Co.
- ▸Ramp
- ▸River ParkWright Co.
- ▸Riverside ParkHamilton Co.
- ▸Riverside ParkHamilton Co.
- ▸Sportsman Wildlife AreaWright Co.
- ▸Troy Roadside ParkWright Co.
- ▸Tunnel MillHamilton Co.
Camping near the Boone River
- ⛺Bells Mill ParkHamilton Co.
- ⛺Campground
- ⛺Campground
Live Boone River conditions
River levels change fast. Before you launch, check the live USGS gauges, weather radar and flood-safety status for the Boone River on the interactive Iowa Paddle map. It flags dangerous high water and dams so you can paddle safely.
Paddle more of Iowa
The Boone River is just one of dozens of paddleable rivers in the state. Browse the full guide to kayaking & canoeing every river in Iowa.