Kayaking & Canoeing the Winnebago River
Iowa paddling guide
- 80 mi
- River mapped
- 23
- Boat launches
- 5
- Campgrounds
- 5
- Counties
The Winnebago River is one of Iowa's designated water trails, tracing roughly 80 mi through Cerro Gordo, Floyd, Hancock and Winnebago and other Counties. Whether you're kayaking, canoeing or tubing, this guide maps every public boat launch and access point on the Winnebago 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 Winnebago River
23 public access points for putting in and taking out.
- ▸Ambroson Recreation AreaWinnebago Co.
- ▸Asbury ParkCerro Gordo Co.
- ▸Avery Dale AccessCerro Gordo Co.
- ▸C.A. Block Wildlife AreaWinnebago Co.
- ▸Claybanks AccessCerro Gordo Co.
- ▸Dahle ParkWinnebago Co.
- ▸East Park AccessCerro Gordo Co.
- ▸Fertile Mill ParkWorth Co.
- ▸Holland Prairie Conservation & Youth Hunting AreaWinnebago Co.
- ▸Jensen TractWinnebago Co.
- ▸Kingisher HollowCerro Gordo Co.
- ▸Kuhn Wildlife AreaCerro Gordo Co.
- ▸Lande River Conservation AreaWinnebago Co.
- ▸Lime Creek PreserveCerro Gordo Co.
- ▸MacNider ParkCerro Gordo Co.
- ▸Pammel ParkWinnebago Co.
- ▸Rockford Golf Course AccessFloyd Co.
- ▸Spring Creek PreserveCerro Gordo Co.
- ▸Torkelson Pits Wildlife AreaHancock Co.
- ▸Wally's WoodsWorth Co.
- ▸Winnebago OxbowCerro Gordo Co.
- ▸Winnebago River Canoe AccessHancock Co.
- ▸Winnebago River Recreation AreaWinnebago Co.
Camping near the Winnebago River
- ⛺Dahle County Park
- ⛺Lime Creek County Conservation Area
- ⛺Margaret MacNider Park Campground
- ⛺Pammel Park Campground
- ⛺WIT Rally Grounds
Live Winnebago River conditions
River levels change fast. Before you launch, check the live USGS gauges, weather radar and flood-safety status for the Winnebago River on the interactive Iowa Paddle map. It flags dangerous high water and dams so you can paddle safely.
Paddle more of Iowa
The Winnebago River is just one of dozens of paddleable rivers in the state. Browse the full guide to kayaking & canoeing every river in Iowa.