Little Sioux River

Twin Forks to Horseshoe Bend

River Miles: 12
Counties: Dickenson
Recommended Flow: 1000 cfs at Linn Grove

Review(s):

Submitted By: John Pearson
Skill Level: Intermediate
Date of Paddle: May 10, 2003
CFS: 1000 cfs (at Linn Grove)
Recommended Craft: Recreational
Type of Water: Mostly flat with one Class 1 rapids just downstream of Twin Forks Access
Overview of this section: Scenic float through rural valley, mostly pasture, prairie, and woodland.
Hazard and Rapids: at least 10 fences across river, some electrified.
Camping?: Yes, at Horseshoe Bend County Park.
Other Launches?: Spooky Hollow Access in middle of this reach
Other items of interest about this area: route passes Cayler Prairie State Preserve and Freda Haffner State Preserve, both native tallgrass prairies
Overall opinion of this section: Good, scenic paddle if you are willing to put up with numerous fences

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Recent River Level Readings - Taken from NOAA

Location: Linn Grove