Access Site
IA
Carr's Landing
Big Sioux River • Big Sioux River
Source: iowa_department_of_natural_resources Updated 1 year ago
City: Hawarden, IA
County: Sioux County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 43.01069787, -96.49191069
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About This Access Site
Carr's Landing offers a concrete boat ramp in Hawarden, Iowa, providing convenient public access to the Big Sioux River. Located off 22nd Street, the facility includes a paved ramp suitable for launching kayaks, canoes, and motorboats. Basic amenities include vault toilet facilities and parking area.
**Important considerations:** River levels and flow conditions on the Big Sioux River vary seasonably, and this access point is subject to flooding. Paddlers should check current water conditions before launching and be prepared for fluctuating water levels. The concrete ramp makes for straightforward launches during normal conditions, making this a practical starting point for day trips and recreational boating on this section of the river.
**Important considerations:** River levels and flow conditions on the Big Sioux River vary seasonably, and this access point is subject to flooding. Paddlers should check current water conditions before launching and be prepared for fluctuating water levels. The concrete ramp makes for straightforward launches during normal conditions, making this a practical starting point for day trips and recreational boating on this section of the river.