City: Sabula, IA
County: Jackson County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 42.06092671, -90.16916685
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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 Sabula Boat Landing provides public access to the Mississippi River in Sabula, Jackson County, Iowa. The facility features two boat ramps—the North Boat Ramp and a ramp on River Street—along with accessible amenities including robust docks with non-slip planks, high cleats for secure tie-offs, and handrails with ramps for paddlers with mobility restrictions. Park pavilions are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. For specific details about hours, fees, or facility conditions, contact Sabula City Hall.
The Mississippi River at this location is a major waterway with significant current and volume. Paddlers should be prepared for average flow rates of approximately 685,000 cubic feet per second and average velocities around 11 feet per second. The river's gentle gradient of 0.8 feet per mile makes this section generally suitable for canoeists and kayakers comfortable with moderate current conditions. The river is 2,334 miles from its mouth, placing Sabula in the lower Mississippi region where the channel is well-established and relatively wide.
This location is ideal for day trips, fishing access, or launching longer paddling expeditions on one of North America's major river systems. Freshwater fishing opportunities are abundant throughout the Mississippi and its tributary system.
The Mississippi River at this location is a major waterway with significant current and volume. Paddlers should be prepared for average flow rates of approximately 685,000 cubic feet per second and average velocities around 11 feet per second. The river's gentle gradient of 0.8 feet per mile makes this section generally suitable for canoeists and kayakers comfortable with moderate current conditions. The river is 2,334 miles from its mouth, placing Sabula in the lower Mississippi region where the channel is well-established and relatively wide.
This location is ideal for day trips, fishing access, or launching longer paddling expeditions on one of North America's major river systems. Freshwater fishing opportunities are abundant throughout the Mississippi and its tributary system.