Upper Iowa River

Plumber's Park to Harvest Farm

River Miles: 9
Counties: Howard (small parts in MN) and Winneshiek
Recommended Flow: 200 cfs

Review(s):

Submitted By: Brian Bockting
Knowledge level of the area: Beginner
Date of Paddle: 7/9/2005
CFS: 244
Recommended Craft: Recreational
Type of Water: Mostly flat, no rapids.
Overview of this section: See Nate's review for an overall description. Watch out for electric fences! Be prepared to drag over numerous riffles.
Hazard and Rapids: Electric fences, not marked.
Camping?: Yes, at Harvest Farm.
Other items of interest about this area: Beautiful scenery, very few paddlers.
Overall opinion of this section: At low water levels, a good 8-9 hour float.

Recent River Level Readings - taken from NOAA

Location: Decorah