Best Kayak Spots in Iowa
93 kayak spots compared · updated October 2026
What kayak spots cost in Iowa
93 listings do not publish a rate. Most kayak spots that withhold pricing quote on enquiry, so calling is usually faster than filling in a form.
Confirmed across Iowa: 93 of 93 have launch and 93 of 93 have boat ramp. Anything not listed simply has not been verified yet.
Side-by-Side Comparison
Pricing, features, and ratings for the top 12 kayak spots in Iowa.
| Name | Rating | Admission | Launch | Boat Ramp | Parking | Fishing | Crabbing | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pleasant Creek Boat Ramp | — | Free | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | — | View → |
| Eldorado Bridge Canoe Access | — | Free | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | — | View → |
| River Street Ramp | — | Free | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | — | View → |
| Valley Bridge Canoe Access | — | Free | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | — | View → |
| Curtis Bridge Boat Ramp | — | Free | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | — | View → |
| Huntzinger Bridge Canoe Access | — | Free | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | — | View → |
| Yellow River Canoe Access | — | Free | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | — | View → |
| Backbone Dam Access | — | Free | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | — | View → |
| Gilbertson Park Canoe Access East | — | Free | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | — | View → |
| Sand Run Access | — | Free | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | — | View → |
| Mill Creek Landing | — | Free | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | — | View → |
| Cottage Reserve / Tim's Boat Ramp | — | Free | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | — | View → |
All Kayak Spots in Iowa
Pleasant Creek Boat Ramp
Eldorado Bridge Canoe Access
River Street Ramp
Valley Bridge Canoe Access
Curtis Bridge Boat Ramp
Huntzinger Bridge Canoe Access
Yellow River Canoe Access
Backbone Dam Access
Gilbertson Park Canoe Access East
Sand Run Access
Mill Creek Landing
Cottage Reserve / Tim's Boat Ramp
Sailboat Ramp
Robert McGlaughlin Easement Access
Matson Pond Boat Ramp
Duffus Landing
Millville Canoe Access
Robert McGlaughlin Easement Access
Clermont Park Canoe Takeout
River Street Ramp
L Esmay Slough North Boat Ramp
L Esmay Slough North Boat Ramp
Gilbertson Park Narrows Canoe Access
Mill Creek Landing
Gilbertson Park Canoe Access East
New Albin Landing
Pleasant Creek Boat Ramp
Laclaire boat ramp
Keokuk Municipal Boat Ramp
Keokuk Municipal Boat Ramp
Ferry Landing Water Access
South Gate Boat Ramp
Mill Site River Access
Brinker Lake Access
Bellevue Municipal Boat Landing
Bellevue Municipal Boat Landing
Sand Run Access
Crescent Pond Boat Ramp
Backbone Dam Access
Gilbertson Park Narrows Canoe Access
Gouldsburg Park Canoe Access
Huntzinger Bridge Canoe Access
Mon-Maq Dam Walk-in Canoe Landing
Eldorado Bridge Canoe Access
Millville Canoe Access
Three Elms Access
New Albin Landing
Osterdock Canoe Access
Boat Landing
Laclaire boat ramp
Paris Access
Keokuk Municipal Boat Ramp
McCoy Landing
Coralville Lake Marina & Boat Ramp
Garber Canoe Access
Wapsipinicon River Access
Clermont Canoe Access
Turkey River Canoe Access
Ferry Landing Water Access
Mannatts Landing
Anderson Point Access
Clermont Canoe Access
North Shore / Opie Ramp
Gilbertson Park Canoe Access West
Mill Site River Access
Mill Site River Access
Brinker Lake Access
North Shore Pontoon Area
Mill Creek Landing
River Bottom Landing
Greencastle Ave North Boat Ramp
South Gate Boat Ramp
L Esmay Slough North Boat Ramp
River Junction Boat Ramp
Valley Bridge Canoe Access
Gouldsburg Park Canoe Access
River Street Ramp
Osterdock Canoe Access
Cedar River
Garber Canoe Access
Sandy Beach Boat Ramp
Yellow River Canoe Access
River Bottom Landing
Clermont Park Canoe Takeout
River Junction Boat Ramp
Gilbertson Park Canoe Access West
Cedar River
Babcock's Landing Boat Ramp
Sturgis Ferry Boat Ramp
Mon-Maq Dam Walk-in Canoe Landing
Proctor Boat Ramp
River Bottom Landing
Turkey River Canoe Access
Frequently Asked Questions
How many kayak spots are in Iowa?
Iowa has 93 active kayak spots listed in our directory.
What is the top-rated kayak spot in Iowa?
Pleasant Creek Boat Ramp is currently the highest-rated kayak spot in Iowa.
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