Kayaking & Canoeing the North Raccoon River
Iowa paddling guide
- 155 mi
- River mapped
- 36
- Boat launches
- 2
- Campgrounds
- 5
- Counties
The North Raccoon River is one of Iowa's designated water trails, tracing roughly 155 mi through Calhoun, Carroll, Dallas and Greene and other Counties. Whether you're kayaking, canoeing or tubing, this guide maps every public boat launch and access point on the North Raccoon 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 North Raccoon River
36 public access points for putting in and taking out.
- ▸Adel Island ParkDallas Co.
- ▸Adkins Bridge AccessGreene Co.
- ▸Almer Noyd Wildlife AreaSac Co.
- ▸artesian lakeCarroll Co.
- ▸Bennett AccessCarroll Co.
- ▸Brown Bridge AccessGreene Co.
- ▸Butrick BluffCarroll Co.
- ▸Carroll County AccessCarroll Co.
- ▸City ParkSac Co.
- ▸Grant ParkSac Co.
- ▸Hagge ParkSac Co.
- ▸Henderson ParkGreene Co.
- ▸Highway 44 AccessDallas Co.
- ▸Hobbs AccessCarroll Co.
- ▸Hyde ParkGreene Co.
- ▸Jackson AccessCalhoun Co.
- ▸Kinnick-Feller Riverside ParkDallas Co.
- ▸McDonald AccessSac Co.
- ▸McMahon Access (C)Greene Co.
- ▸Merritt AccessCarroll Co.
- ▸North Raccoon AccessCarroll Co.
- ▸Perry Boat RampDallas Co.
- ▸Puckerbrush AccessDallas Co.
- ▸Rainbow BendCalhoun Co.
- ▸Richey AccessCarroll Co.
- ▸Sac City AccessSac Co.
- ▸Snyder AccessDallas Co.
- ▸Snyder Pits AccessDallas Co.
- ▸Snyder TractDallas Co.
- ▸Sportsmen's ParkDallas Co.
- ▸Spring Valley AccessDallas Co.
- ▸Squirrel Hollow ParkGreene Co.
- ▸Two Rivers AccessDallas Co.
- ▸Vogel AccessSac Co.
- ▸White Horse AccessSac Co.
- ▸Wright AccessGreene Co.
Camping near the North Raccoon River
- ⛺Island Park Campground
- ⛺Riverside Campground
Live North Raccoon River conditions
River levels change fast. Before you launch, check the live USGS gauges, weather radar and flood-safety status for the North Raccoon River on the interactive Iowa Paddle map. It flags dangerous high water and dams so you can paddle safely.
Paddle more of Iowa
The North Raccoon River is just one of dozens of paddleable rivers in the state. Browse the full guide to kayaking & canoeing every river in Iowa.