28th Court to Poy Sippi, Piscasaw Creek III 3.4.18 | ☆ ☆ ☆ Rockbridge to County Road AA, Pine River (Waushara) Sister Bay to Garret Bay, Lake Michigan: Cave Point County Park Estabrook Park to Bruce Street, Milwaukee River VII A number of watercraft campsites are available offering downriver paddlers opportunities for multiple days on the river. Rural to Shadow Lake Road, Dell Creek 9.28.20 | ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ 4.26.20 | ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ Put-In: If you are mainly interested in canoeing and kayaking a river environment, it is recommended you take out at Bailey’s Ford and begin a new float trip starting at the Maquoketa River Access near Delhi. 9.27.15 | ☆ ☆ ☆ Bladwin, Iowa 52207 Old Stone Road to Casey Road, Badfish Creek III Ellenboro to Platte Road, Platte River I 6.19.17 | ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ 8.2.13 | ☆ ☆ Whitewater Drive to Highway D61, Willow Creek Details: Float down the North Fork Maquoketa River. Both provide a great family opportunity to enjoy recreation on the Maquoketa River and the great outdoors. 8.4.19 | ☆ ☆ ☆ The river corridor is a combination of state land and private land. Highway D61, (on Whitewater Creek) East of Cascade, Iowa Haskins Park to Highway 33, Baraboo River III There’s a North Fork of the Maquoketa River as well as a South Fork. Kanow Park to County Road P, Rock River II Back in Boy Scouts we made an annual canoe trip that ended at Maquoketa Caves State Park. Save. Cambridge to Hoopen Road, Koshkonong Creek II Prairie Du Sac to Arena, Wisconsin River III Staging Area: 5020 HWY 64. We’ll leave aside our own mistake of using the wrong boat for such a stream; that’s on us and bears nothing on the river itself. 5.18.13 | ☆ ☆ ☆ Either way, it is steep, so if you attempt to use it as an access, be prepared. Melrose to North Bend, Black River II In its headwaters, the Maquoketa is a coldwater trout stream contain a trout fishery upstream of the lake at Backbone State Park. 5.27.15 | ☆ ☆ 9.27.16 | ☆ ☆ ☆ Pilgrim Road to Frontier Park, Menomonee River I Lake DuBay Dam to County Road HH, Castle Rock Lake to Prairie Du Sac This river definitely lends itself on the sum being better than its individual parts. Out on vacation, went on 4 hour canoe trip. Brule Glacial Spillway State Natural Area, Bois Brule River IV Robinson Landing to Holt’s Landing, Fond Du Lac River: West Branch 9.7.16 | ☆ ☆ ☆ 6.25.17 | ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ 4.3.14 | ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ Would highly recommend!!! Germania to Lock Road, Mecan River I Burnt Bridge to Goodman Park, Pewaukee River Paoli to Belleville, Sugar River XI All Rights Reserved. 6.24.12 | ☆ ☆ ☆ 12.11.16 | ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ and toddled through the brush and brambles back to mom. 4.29.18 | ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ Sparta to Bangor, Lake Columbia County Road CF to County Road G, Covel Creek Kendallville to Bluffton, Upper Iowa River I 7.3.20 | ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ 7.4.14 | ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ 2-day float trip on Turkey River in Northeast Iowa. Was very nice would do again, good poeple, Saw 4 bald eagles," 8.21.13 | ☆ ☆ ☆ 5.31.20 | ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ This trip has been the Apple River of my eye for years now (sorry, but I had to). Plymouth to County Road M, Namekagon River Rolling Hills Road to Amherst, Trappe River And by lackluster all we mean is Whitewater Creek makes a t-bone beeline for the North Fork with near-perfect 90-degree angularity with nary a meander or nuance about it. 14 miles – which is ridiculously long, and just about interminable when bike shuttling. 6.4.17 | ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ Amherst to Durrant Road, Waupaca River II Cemetery Road to Pettibone Pass, Morrison Creek I 9.10.11 | ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ 6.20.15 | ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ There are two forks of the Maquoketa River that meander some 50 miles through the county, meeting just north of the town of Maquoketa. 9.4.16 | ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ 4.19.14 | ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ Sheboygan Falls to Lake Michigan, Six Mile Creek Saltpeter Cave Crossing to Eddyville Blacktop Road, Manitowoc River II The trail spans around 80 miles total, and there are many spots to enter and exit the river. 5.17.09 | ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ Janesville to Beloit, Rock River I (IL) also when you are trying to find my place you will have to slow way down coming down the hill or you just might past the turn. Would highly recommend!!! Britzke Road to Hoopen Road, Koshkonong Creek I Sugar Island Road to Atkins-Olson Memorial Park, Bark River V Canoe and kayak enthusiasts can take advantage of a well-developed and maintained river trail system along the Maquoketa River in Jackson County. Waunakee Village Park to South Woodland Drive, Spring Creek II Femrite Drive to Fish Camp County Park, Dorn Creek Waterloo to Portland, Maunesha River II Lily to Hollister, Wolf River II 11.21.12 | ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ Highway 108 to Veterans Memorial County Park, La Crosse River I 7.24.17 | ☆ ☆ ☆ 9.7-9.8.12 | ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ Contact Us. The dam at Delhi has a vehicle access road to a boat ramp on the north side of the dam. 8.8.10 | ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ Leipsig to Lowell, Beaver Dam River I 6.9.12 | ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ Bell School Road to County Road DD, Jump River Maquoketa River Rental. Wildlife: 7.24.19 | ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ 7.13.14 | ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ Wisconsin Avenue to Fowler Lake Park, Oconomowoc River I 10.11.16 | ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ Trow Lake Dam to Halls Creek Landing, Honey Creek (Sauk) I do not know how any of these tie in with the other canoe renters. To be sure, there are boulders along the banks – many of them just stupidly huge. 7.14.18 | ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ Outback Canoe Rental rents canoes and kayaks for leisure floating or paddling trips on the Maquoketa river in Monticello Iowa. If you are mainly interested in canoeing and kayaking a river environment, it is recommended you take out at Bailey’s Ford and begin a new float trip starting at the Maquoketa River Access near Delhi. 10.20.16 | ☆ ☆ ☆ 8.8.17 | ☆ ☆ ☆ County Road J to County Road C, Prairie River II Canoed the Maquoketa River from Monticello to Pictured Rocks County Park on a crisp, clear October 1st. West Bend to Newburg, Milwaukee River VI 6.20.15 | ☆ ☆ ☆ in Canoe/Kayak Trips. Highway HK to Hollandale, Pecatonica River: East Branch II It’s hard to beat scenery like this stretch of the North Fork of the Maquoketa River. 4.23.16 | ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ 5.7.17 | ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ County Road WW to Wisconsin River Road, Trempealeau River II Excepting one notable stretch in the “middle” of the 7ish miles from Cascade to Whitewater Creek, the beginning town section and finishing farm section sound a tad mundane. 15T E 679467 N 4665449. Dundee to Mauthe Lake, Milwaukee River: East Branch II Weekends and holidays are high-traffic situations, so be cautious. 9.27.20 | ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ 5.18.19 | ☆ ☆ ☆ Our Guide to the Baraboo River, Baraboo River V Portage to Dekorra, Wisconsin River VII: "The Lower Dells" ... Join us at Outback Canoe and Campground on the Maquoketa River in Monticello, IA. 3.19.17 | ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ 8.14.14 | ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ Gauge: Highway 59 to Highway 104, Apple River 10.25.14 | ☆ ☆ 4.12.15 | ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ 4.28.19 | ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ Overguard Road to East Fork Campground, Blue River II Kawishiwi Lake to Lake One, Brule River Menomonie to Dunnville, Red Cedar River I 8.2.14 | ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ 9.08 | ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ Our Guide to Badfish Creek, Badfish Creek VII January 1, 2021! …………………………………, Wisconsin River XIV Forestville to Algoma, Allen Creek Lake Mills to Millford, Rock River IV Sheridan Springs Road to Wagner Park, White River I (Walworth) 9.14.19 | ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ 4.17.17 | ☆ The geology show goes a little burlesque… Even though it’s been a long trip, this stretch is especially lovely and deserves sitting down a spell to soak it all up. The North and South Forks of the Maquoketa River converge in the Park and, as paddlers float through the “flats” to Backbone Lake, they travel through two horseshoe turns of the river and around the landmark Backbone Rock Formation. Chaffie Hollow Road to Potosi Point Recreational Area, Grant River II Thus, we came up with an a la carte paddle combining Hoogeveen’s first and second trips. 3.31.19 | ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ Highway 5 to Preston Trailhead Park, Rubicon River Why this nexus of stream names is strictly derivative and not more unique or colorful is anybody’s guess. 25 miles downstream. County Road K to Riverside Landing, Neenah Creek Robin Lane to West River Drive, Mill Creek (Richland) 6.3.15 | ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ When you visit our canoe and kayak tour agency, we provide exciting, lively river tours for the whole family! 8.31.19 | ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ Veterans Memorial Park to Windsor Road, Yahara River III Fulton: ht/ft: 3.2 | cfs: 380 8.17.13 | ☆ ☆ ☆ Pecatonica River Nature Preserve to Trask Bridge Forest Preserve, Pecatonica River IV Ashippun Lake to Ski Slide Road, Badfish Creek Overview It’s like a rural gazebo. Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email. Maxon Road to Streit Road, Platte River Overview Chicago, Illinois, Coon Fork Creek You feel utterly secluded for the entirety of this trip. Rockton to La Farge, Kickapoo River I 5.13.16 | ☆ ☆ ☆ Ideally, however, we’d have a canoe and either take an ambitious swing for the entire 25-ish miles in one day or, better still, primitive camp on one of the many islands along the way. It does (or doesn’t) help that there are so few bridges or landmarks either. Wausau, Wisconsin, Wedges Creek II On our trip, shortly after this we happened upon a doe and her fawn taking a cool sip on the hot day right on the river. Our Guide to the Bois Brule River, Bois Brule River V Hollandale to Blanchardville, Pecatonica River: East Branch I You can take a boat ride down the tranquil Maquoketa River (which is a great activity for couples), or rent inner tubes for the entire family and float together. Hatfield to Black River Falls, Black River I 7.15.10 | ☆ ☆ Outback Canoe Rental rents canoes and kayaks for leisure floating or paddling trips on the Maquoketa river in Monticello Iowa. Let's Explore The Maquoketa River Together. Post was not sent - check your email addresses! The rustic (and rickety) Caven Bridge at 60th Avenue suddenly appears after one last right-hand bend. Top Iowa Kayaking & Canoeing Activities: See reviews and photos of kayaking & canoeing in Iowa, United States on Tripadvisor. River Avenue to Riviera Avenue, Black River III The doe booked it up the banks, leaving Bambi pitifully alone. 9.11.11 | ☆ ☆ ☆ 10.24.15 | ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ Old Stage Road to Highway 59, Badfish Creek I 8.12.17 | ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ 4.11.14 | ☆ ☆ ☆ Coon Hollow Road to Ellenboro, Platte River VI 5.22.11 | ☆ Yahara River to Highway 30, Sugar Creek II County Road N to Oxbow Take Out, Pine River II (Florence) Johnsonville to Dassow Park, Sheboygan River II (In retrospect, we’d have opted for somewhere else – not because this trip was a dull dud (it wasn’t), but on account of newly risen water levels on alternate streams plus having the wrong boat for this trip (a 10′ crossover kayak with raised bow and stern designed for rapids and narrow creeks, whereas the North Fork of the Maquoketa is a slow quietwater stream well over 70′ wide – meaning, this was more work than recreation.). There are two forks of the Maquoketa River that meander some 50 miles through the county, meeting just north of the town of Maquoketa. 7.6.13 | ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ Plus we always enjoy the sense of continuity by beginning a trip where a previous one ended. … 5.10.14 | ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ 4.23.15 | ☆ ☆ ☆ 3.16.14 | ☆ ☆ ☆ 2.2.15 | ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ IN DELAWARE COUNTY. 1.24.15 | ☆ ☆ ☆ January 1 at 1:49 PM. 4.26.13 | ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ The Maquoketa River: A trip down the Maquoketa River will take you past Pictured Rocks Park, and several other scenic locations. Shuttle Information: 7.19.14 | ☆ ☆ ☆ 4.20.14 | ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ Hollandale to Horseshoe Bend Road, Pecatonica River: East Branch V Walking Iron Park to Blynn Road, Black River V Dundee to Lindsey Bridge Access – 2 miles. Launch Area: 395 149th Ave. Canton, Iowa 52309. Dover Avenue to Germania, Mecan River III The Maquoketa River Water Trail is one of the best places to go kayaking or canoeing in Iowa. 5.24.14 | ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ An easy trip for the novice that is about 11 river miles long. Argyle to Blackhawk Memorial County Park, Pecatonica River: East Branch III Millhome to Johnsonville, Sheboygan River III Small river initially until we reached El Dorado where the Little Turkey empties into the Turkey River; mostly rock and sand bottom; very, very few sandbars along the way. Frontier Park to Jacobus Park, Mill Creek (Iowa) But for those seeking a slow-paced, contemplative paddle along a serene, unspoiled stretch of river, this trip is just that. 5.23-5.24.20 | ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ 4.16.15 | ☆ ☆ ☆ Our Guide to Black Earth Creek, Black Earth Creek V 7.23.17 | ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ Dragging a canoe is no fun. The Maquoketa River is a tributary of the Mississippi River, approximately 150 miles (240 km) long, in northeastern Iowa in the United States. While not a dedicated landing, it’s very accessible and fairly established, as it’s primarily used for the take-out on paddling trips down Whitewater Creek. Retz Wildlife Area to Dunlap Park in Hopkinton – 6.4 miles 4.17.16 | ☆ ☆ Lyndon Station to Wisconsin Dells, Prairie Du Sac to The Mississippi River 2-day float trip on Turkey River in Northeast Iowa. Now the public can launch their kayaks or canoes at Dunlap Park and paddle the 1.8 miles to Hardscrabble, or for the more adventurous, they can put in at Hardscrabble and make a day trip to Monticello. Cemetery Road to Morrison Landing, Mukwonago River We offer rentals for Canoes, Kayaks, Kids Kayaks, and Innertubes.We are located just past the Mon- Maq Dam in Monticello and the 8 mile water trail will take you to Pictured Rocks Park -south out of town. 11.1.16 | ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ 8.22.15 | ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ Steponik Road to Overguard Road, Black River: East Fork I Brownton to Winslow, Pecatonica River II Woodford to Highway 11, Pecatonica River: East Branch IV Menomonie to Downsville, Robinson Creek II We selected this section of the North Fork, deviating slightly from the guidebook, for the following reasons. 9.22.12 | ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ 48 x 36 x 12 inflated dual chamber heavy duty vinyl cooler tube. The river below the Bailey’s Ford access begins to become impounded by the dam at Delhi. County Road YY to Czech Lane, Whitewater Creek Canoe and Kayak Tour Agency in Maquoketa, IA If you’re looking for a thrilling way to have the wind run through your hair, ice flow through your veins, while absorbing the toasty sun rays, Maquoketa River Rental LLC. Highway 139 to Chipmunk Rapids Campground, Pine River (Lincoln) 9.28.19 | ☆ ☆ ☆ 10.19.16 | ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆        The maples were at their red and yellow best. Approximate float time: 5-6 hours depending on water levels RESERVE NOW. Whether you want to meander about the water soaking up the sun with inner tube rental, or go exploring on a kayak or a canoe, we have the rental services for you. Cell: 563-495-7241. County Road Q to Witek Road, Catfish Creek County Road A to Lily, Wolf River I The Maquoketa River: A trip down the Maquoketa River will take you past Pictured Rocks Park, and several other scenic locations. County Road JJ to County Road S, Maquoketa River: North Fork Along much of this stretch, the river flows through a canyon bounded by steep cliffs of Silurian dolomite. Watertown to Johnson Creek, Rock River III 3.1.20 | ☆ ☆ ☆ Iowa's natural resources plates include the state bird and flower, pheasant, eagle, buck and a Brook trout. 9.20.08 | ☆ Sheridan Springs Road to Lyons, White River II (Walworth) 6.14.20 | ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ Put in at 3rd bridge South of Fort Atkinson (Southwest of Festina, Iowa approx. 4.17.17 | ☆ ☆ Middle Road to Riviera Avenue, White River (Bayfield) We are open everyday starting Memorial Day thru Labor Day. Learn More 11.17.12 | ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ Pin Oak Park to Bailey’s Ford Access – 1.6 miles The river meanders in loops again here, but now with a steeper gradient (though still pretty subtle). 5.25.13 | ☆ ☆ ☆ Serena to Wedron, Galena/Fever River IV Burnt Village County Park to Fort Atkinson, Beaver Dam River III 4.15.15 | ☆ ☆ ☆ Back in Boy Scouts we made an annual canoe trip that ended at Maquoketa Caves State Park. 6.13.14 | ☆ ☆ ☆ Dekorra to Whalen Bay, Wisconsin River V The route we took is not necessarily the most streamlined (no pun intended), but it offered the most paved road option. Boscobel to Wyalusing State Park, Wolf River V Prairie Du Sac to Wyalusing Landing, Wisconsin River XV 6.18.18 | ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ Peshekee Grade to 3-Mile Mark, Peshtigo River County Road J to Huckleberry Road, Rattlesnake Creek You’d have to do your homework first, as there’s no signage – to say nothing of where you’d even try to find the cave via the river. 7.25.19 | ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ Black River Falls to Melrose, Black River: East Fork II 11.15.17 | ☆ ☆ ☆ Calamine to Darlington, Pecatonica River: Dodge Branch 8.4.13 | ☆ ☆ ☆ The best we can offer is it’s in the neighborhood of these GPS coordinates: 42.21822, -90.89984. 60th Avenue, (aka Caven Bridge Access) Northwest of Ironhills, Iowa, Time: Put in at 11:00a. Location: 23539 1st St. Eldora, Iowa 50627; Price: $30-$45/person (discounts available for kids/certain dates) Details: The average float is 3-5 hours. Sunrise Road to Old Stone Road, Badfish Creek V County Road O to Ferry Bluff Landing, Honey Creek (Walworth) Munising, Michigan, Lake Superior: Sea Caves Devil’s Lake State Park, Door Creek 9.7.15 | ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ But in a state like Iowa with road names that are nominally numerical – and preposterously so at that; I mean, come on, 358th Avenue or 152nd Street… in the middle of rural nowhere?!? 9.23.17 | ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ 6.18.16 | ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ This is a more relaxing, day in the sun type of float. 7.27.17 | ☆ ☆ 10.25.14 | ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ 5.31.15 | ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ 5.29.16 | ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ St. I do not know if either stretch gets too shallow for paddling. There was one small downed tree cluster, but it’s a minor nuisance – nothing requiring a portage. Bolton Road to Krape Park, Yellow River (Taylor) 8.11.11 | ☆ ☆ ☆ Accommodating up to 20 people for this float, cSavanna Adventures will provide the transportation, tubes and life vests for your adventure! Ontario to Rockton, Kickapoo River: West Fork 6.21.15 | ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ Veterans Memorial County Park to La Crosse, La Crosse River II 4.7.17 | ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ Again, more rock outcrops hidden behind the trees. 7.7.12 | ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ DURANGO — Mike Jacobs had my back during a float trip Sunday on the Little Maquoketa River, which is to say he came along behind me and caught all the big smallmouth bass I had missed. Boundary Road to Kristof Road, Plover River III Launch Area: 395 149th Ave. Canton, Ia 52309. County Highway DD to County Highway Q, Waupaca River I The buxom boulders are more pronounced, the rock outcrops in the bluffs less bashful. Schram Park to Pin Oak Park – 2 miles Harrisville to 11th Road, Moon Lake 4.18.20 | ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ This Maquoketa River Water Trail is 50 miles long and starts as two separate forks of the Maquoketa River before they meet in its namesake town and flow another 30 miles before reaching the Mississippi River. 3.21.15 | ☆ ☆ 7.20.17 | ☆ ☆ ☆ County Road E to County Road A, Platte River V Watersmeet to Forest Road 5250, Pecatonica River V (IL) A frosty view from Maquoketa Caves Visitor Center. 8.3.14 | ☆ ☆ 04.19.15 | ☆ ☆ 11.1.16 | ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ 10.12.16 | ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ Faribault to Dundas, Carroll Creek 5.2.15 | ☆ ☆ ☆ If you have a few hours....what a great way to kick back & have fun on the Maquoketa River. 4 reviews of Maquoketa River Rental "Out on vacation, went on 4 hour canoe trip. Smaller creek with some rapids (Class 1-2). Highway 45 to County Road M, Flambeau River: North Fork III 8.11.13 | ☆ ☆ ☆ 6.17.12 | ☆ ☆ Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin, Lake Superior: Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore (MI) “ Great float down the Maquoketa River. Haskins Park to Highway 113, Baraboo River I Point Rock Park to Jacobstown Road, Castle Rock Creek/Fennimore Fork Sunny Ridge Road to Banner Road, Pecatonica River: East Branch VII Waterloo Road to Firemen’s Park, Mecan River Overview As for that aforementioned bridge, the guidebook states that the access at the Ozark Bridge/21stAvenue is directly beneath the bridge, on river-right, where there’s a makeshift trail back up to the road. Eagle, Wisconsin, Lusk Creek Waterford to Burlington, Fox River I (IL) A popular land trail allows park users to walk along the rock precipice. County Road E to Hagedorn Road, Bark River IV Old Stage Road to County Road H, Badfish Creek IV 9.20.16 | ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ 9.19.15 | ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ Regardless, this trip is worth saving for early spring or late fall – when the trees are leafless – to better take in the many embedded boulders and “shy” rock outcrops along the bluffs. 8.08 | ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ A straight-through float takes about 2 hours, plus ½ hour return time. FLAT WATER PADDLING on the Maquoketa River Map. Concord Road to County Road P, Old Pearl River The Maquoketa River receives unannounced stockings of catchable brook and rainbow trout from April-October. I have no idea where we put in. Posted by: 8Nuts MotherGoose. River Bay Road to Norway Drive, Wisconsin River XII 8.15.14 | ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ Take-Out: 6.6.12 | ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ 5.5.13 | ☆ ☆ Miles Paddled documents canoe and kayak trips on rivers and creeks throughout Wisconsin. 8.11.13 | ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ 8.6.11 | ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ 6.10-6.14.20 | ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ Murwin County Park to Janesville, Yahara River II County Road U to Chaffie Hollow Road, Grant River I 9.16.11 | ☆ Hamilton Falls Canoe Landing to Canoe Landing Forest Road, Eau Galle River The bluffs are lovely and continuous – at no point, ever, is this trip flat. County Road TT to Canal Road, Maunesha River III Here, it’s the cumulative experience and the subtle effect of mile after mile of undeveloped tranquility, rather than specific honorable mentions (e.g., a set of rapids, a cool old bridge, a wall of rock outcrops, etc.). Royertown Bridge Access, Maquoketa River, Eastern IA - Canoe/Kayak Trips on Waymarking.com. 4.3.16 | ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ 11.4.16 | ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ 7.16.17 | ☆ ☆ ☆ 8.25.19 | ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ 5.5.18 | ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ 9.28.14 | ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ Cooler tube. 4.28.13 | ☆ ☆ ☆ The Maquoketa River Water Trail provides . We’d definitely do this trip again, but next time we’d put in below the dam in Cascade and get a taste of those seven miles before the confluence with Whitewater Creek. Canoeing and tubing on the Maquoketa River We launch from 5th Avenue Canton, Iowa on the Eastside of the bridge/water. 5.8.13 | ☆ ☆ ☆ 6.21.14 | ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ 10.13.13 | ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ Skill Level: Beginner Note that there is no portage to get around the Delhi Dam, and that the section of river above it is primarily flanked by private residences along the still waters of Lake Delhi. 7.13.13 | ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ 12.9.12 | ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ 5.27.17 | ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ Call us! Canoeing the Maquoketa River www.andersonrentalsandsales.com. Loy Road to Highway 23, Mill Creek (Portage) …………………………………, Lower Wisconsin Overview 9.4-9.5.10 | ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ 5.24.08 | ☆ ☆ ☆ N 42° 07.237 W 090° 49.736 . 5.24.09 | ☆ ☆ ☆ Twin Springs/Asbury Road to Budd Road: 2.2 miles. Dekorra, Wisconsin, Lake Mendota: Governor’s Island Lake Ludden to S. Oak Park Road, Pecatonica River: Mineral Point Branch I Hollister to Langlade, Wolf River III 5.30.15 | ☆ ☆ ☆ Friends of the Maquoketa Caves State Park. Out at 3:15p. Luke’s Heights Lane to Big Falls County Park, Kewaunee River Token Creek County Park to Cherokee Park, Tomorrow-Waupaca River Overview Nate has been certified as an American Canoe Association instructor and has extensive training in the applied science of river restoration. 9.14.13 | ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ 3.30.18 | ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ 9 Mile Creek Landing to Dix Dox Landing, Flambeau River: North Fork I Marl Lake to Shadow Lake Road, Crystal River I 4.20.13 | ☆ ☆ ☆ 7.2-7.8.16 | ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ Old Stage Road to Casey Road, Badfish Creek II 9.21.13 | ☆ ☆ ☆ 8.30.14 | ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ New Fane to Kewaskum, Milwaukee River: East Branch I Morehead Canoe Access - Maquoketa River - Find info about paddling launch sites including directions, ammenities, & fees to plan your next paddling trip! County Highway Q to Brainards Bridge Park, Wausau Whitewater Park Join us at Monticello Canoe Rental for a trip you will never forget. County Road O to Banfield Bridge Recreation Area, Little Platte River I ©2019 Delaware County Tourism Association. Bald eagles, turkey vultures, turkey, muskrats, great blue herons, pileated woodpeckers, and a dazzling array of songbirds equal in melody and color. 9.20.15 | ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ Fairfield to Sweet-Allyn Park, Turtle Creek IV Cambridge to Rockdale, La Crosse River III Cannon Falls to Welch, Cannon River I The brush and brambles back to mom Saw 4 bald eagles, our services,... Easy trip for the following reasons feels that way while on the sum being better than individual!, so you might have some company – that ’ s first and second trips as. Shallow for paddling pitifully alone a North Fork Maquoketa River most of them stupidly... – that ’ s plenty of room for parking ramp on the big River ( not to mention a Fork... Rainbow trout from April-October s guess is ambitious – especially in the sun type of float Jason! 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