Are you up for an adventure?
We can help get you there! The Upper Iowa River is listed as one of the most scenic U.S. rivers. This section of the river winds between prairie, cornfields, secluded forest areas, and bluffs, and contains some of the best fishing on the river. Don’t be surprised to see white-tail deer or bald eagles among the abundant wildlife. This area also has exceptional fall scenery.
Enjoy the river from fishing, paddling, or a relaxing float. We provide rentals and shuttles for canoes, kayaks, and tubes.
Please book in advance or we can not guarantee a shuttle driver will be available. Sunday – Friday, shuttles run at 11am and 1pm. On Saturdays, shuttles start at 10am on the hour. Give us a call at 563-568-3263 to book your trip on the Upper Iowa River.
Canoe and kayak rentals include paddles, lifejackets, and a shuttle to Iverson Bridge or Red Bud Landing. Tube rentals of four or more tubes include a shuttle to Iverson Bridge. Deposits are required if you are not staying at the campground.
| Rental | Staying at the Campground | Visitors |
| Canoe | $43 | $53 (deposit $10/each) |
| Kayak | $33 | $38 (deposit $5/each) |
| Tube | $10 | $15 (deposit $5 each) |
Do you want to bring your own gear? You can hop on a shuttle with your own items. Please book your shuttle time in advance. A $25 deposit is required if you are not staying at the campground.
| Bring your own … | |
| Canoe | $25 for the first canoe and $20 for additional canoes |
| Kayak | $25 for the first kayak and $10 for additional kayaks |
| Tube | $25 for the first tube and $5 for additional tubes |
Iverson Bridge is our most popular landing. Please note that float times vary depending on a few variables; the river, if you decide to paddle or float, and how many times you stop along the way. The times below are based on normal river conditions, and doing some paddling.
| Landing Name | Floating Distance | Floating Time |
| Iverson Bridge | 5 miles | 2 hours (4+ hours in a tube) |
| Red Bud Landing | 12 miles | 4 hours |
FAQ: Check in at the office 10-15 minutes before your shuttle time. We will shuttle you upriver and you will float back to the landing at the campground. Check out the river map here and river conditions on the USGS website. See our Policies for River Rentals.