Data Disclaimer: Water level data is provided by USGS and NOAA for informational purposes only. Verify conditions on-site before any water activities. Learn more
Access Site IA

Duffus Landing

Iowa River

Source: iowa_department_of_natural_resources Updated 1 year ago

Sign in to Monitor
City: Chelsea, IA
County: Tama County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 41.92062849, -92.43340989
WHC8+7J Chelsea, IA, USA
Air Temp: --
Location
Get Directions
Nearby Gauge Conditions
Iowa River near Belle Plaine, IA Same River 9.1 mi away
View Gauge
Iowa River at County Highway E49 near Tama, IA Same River 10.9 mi away
View Gauge
Real-time data from USGS Water Services
About This Access Site
Duffus Landing is a boat ramp located 1.5 miles west of Chelsea in Tama County, providing access to the Iowa River. The site sits on the east side of the Iowa River bridge and can be reached via P Avenue south of the railroad near 360th Street. This access point is ideal for paddlers and boaters looking to explore this section of the Iowa River.

The landing is part of a larger recreational area that extends beyond the boat ramp itself, with several acres of woods and oxbow wetlands north of the river. The site offers a good launching point for canoeists and kayakers, with McCoy Landing located approximately 7.25 miles downstream—a popular day-trip destination for paddlers. This section of the Iowa River is manageable for recreational boating and paddling, making Duffus Landing a convenient starting point for both upstream and downstream river trips.