Elkader Whitewater Park (PnP)

This whitewater park opened in 2014, and has gone through some “fixes”. The first fix (in about 2015) changed the main feature (formerly an awesome half wave, half hole) to just a hole. While this fix made it more fun for play boating, it was far less conducive to SUP surfing. The main feature continued to degrade, so another“fix” (in 2017/2018) resulted in a shallow, powerful, retentive (for swimmers and boaters), boxed-in hole at most boatable flows. The rock pad/weir to the surfers left of the main feature has degraded, now having under water body pockets. *Know how to read water, know your skills, and what what level of risk you are comfortable with.* Keep in mind the older photos in the gallery section show the feature before fixes, so they no longer accurately portray what the features are like presently! The rating for this park is class III because you need to know where to go and where not to go. Given the retentive nature of the features at certain flows, beginner/intermediate paddlers could have a nasty surprise. While you’re enjoying the quaint town, be sure to stop by Pedretti’s Bakery (not open on Sundays), and there are plenty of shops and restaurants. For more info and photos go to: *Elkader Whitewater* Also check out the local shop: