Kayaking & Canoeing the Chariton River
Iowa paddling guide
- 55 mi
- River mapped
- 16
- Boat launches
- 8
- Campgrounds
- 1
- Counties
The Chariton River is one of Iowa's paddling rivers, tracing roughly 55 mi through Appanoose County. Whether you're kayaking, canoeing or tubing, this guide maps every public boat launch and access point on the Chariton 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 Chariton River
16 public access points for putting in and taking out.
- ▸Boat DockAppanoose Co.
- ▸Boat RampAppanoose Co.
- ▸Buck Creek High Water AccessAppanoose Co.
- ▸Buck Creek Marina AccessAppanoose Co.
- ▸Honey Creek Resort State ParkAppanoose Co.
- ▸Honey Creek State Park High Water AccessAppanoose Co.
- ▸Honey Creek State Park High Water AccessAppanoose Co.
- ▸Island view high water AccessAppanoose Co.
- ▸Island View Middle RampAppanoose Co.
- ▸Island view West AccessAppanoose Co.
- ▸Outlet ParkAppanoose Co.
- ▸Prairie Ridge Park AccessAppanoose Co.
- ▸Rathbun South Fork MarinaAppanoose Co.
- ▸rathbun wildlife area - usacoeAppanoose Co.
- ▸Rolling Cove Campground AccessAppanoose Co.
- ▸Sharon Bluffs State ParkAppanoose Co.
Camping near the Chariton River
- ⛺CampgroundAppanoose Co.
- ⛺Honey Creek Resort State ParkAppanoose Co.
- ⛺Honey Creek Resort State ParkAppanoose Co.
- ⛺Honey Creek State ParkAppanoose Co.
- ⛺Honey Creek State ParkAppanoose Co.
- ⛺Honey Creek State Park Campground
- ⛺ISLAND VIEW (RATHBUN LAKE)
- ⛺Paddler's Pines CampAppanoose Co.
Live Chariton River conditions
River levels change fast. Before you launch, check the live USGS gauges, weather radar and flood-safety status for the Chariton River on the interactive Iowa Paddle map. It flags dangerous high water and dams so you can paddle safely.
Paddle more of Iowa
The Chariton River is just one of dozens of paddleable rivers in the state. Browse the full guide to kayaking & canoeing every river in Iowa.