City: Montrose, IA
County: Lee County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 40.53300347, -91.41371262
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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
Riverview Park offers a public boat ramp providing access to the Mississippi River near Montrose in Lee County. Located within a well-developed 65-acre park, the facility includes a marina, restaurant, and various recreational amenities. The boat launch and docks are typically operational from March 15 through December. To use the ramp as a non-resident, be aware that limited non-resident passes (50 available) require a valid driver's license and vehicle registration with matching addresses.
The Mississippi River at this location is a major waterway with significant flow and current. Paddlers and boaters should expect strong average velocities of approximately 11 feet per second with an average flow of 685,000+ cubic feet per second. The river's shallow gradient of 0.8 feet per mile characterizes this section as a relatively low-gradient, high-volume channel typical of the lower Mississippi. Conditions can vary seasonally and with weather; always check current water levels and flow rates before launching, and exercise caution given the river's size and commercial traffic.
The Mississippi River at this location is a major waterway with significant flow and current. Paddlers and boaters should expect strong average velocities of approximately 11 feet per second with an average flow of 685,000+ cubic feet per second. The river's shallow gradient of 0.8 feet per mile characterizes this section as a relatively low-gradient, high-volume channel typical of the lower Mississippi. Conditions can vary seasonally and with weather; always check current water levels and flow rates before launching, and exercise caution given the river's size and commercial traffic.