City: Clinton, IA
County: Clinton County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 41.87938378, -90.17281127
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Nearby Gauge Conditions
Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Runs on Mississippi River
1 run
There are no whitewater runs within 50 miles of this access site.
These whitewater runs are on the same river but located more than 50 miles from this access site.
Difficulty Classes
I Easy
II Novice
III Intermediate
IV Advanced
V Expert/Extreme
VI Unrunnable
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater
About This Access Site
The 30th Avenue Boat Ramp in Clinton provides public access to the Mississippi River, one of North America's major waterways. This launch site serves kayakers, canoeists, and motorboaters looking to access this significant stream. The Mississippi at this location is a large, powerful river with substantial flow—expect average velocities around 11 feet per second and significant boat traffic typical of a major navigation channel.
Paddlers should be aware of the Mississippi's characteristics in this reach: it's a high-volume river (averaging over 685,000 cubic feet of water per second) with moderate current and a gentle gradient of approximately 0.8 feet per mile. This makes it suitable for experienced paddlers and motorboats but requires respect for the river's size and flow conditions. Water conditions can vary seasonally and with weather patterns upstream.
For more information about facilities, hours, or amenities at this ramp, contact the Clinton County Parks Department or local visitor services. Check current river conditions and any navigation notices before launching, as conditions on a major river system can change rapidly.
Paddlers should be aware of the Mississippi's characteristics in this reach: it's a high-volume river (averaging over 685,000 cubic feet of water per second) with moderate current and a gentle gradient of approximately 0.8 feet per mile. This makes it suitable for experienced paddlers and motorboats but requires respect for the river's size and flow conditions. Water conditions can vary seasonally and with weather patterns upstream.
For more information about facilities, hours, or amenities at this ramp, contact the Clinton County Parks Department or local visitor services. Check current river conditions and any navigation notices before launching, as conditions on a major river system can change rapidly.