Schwob Landing to Cappy Russell Access
Start Point: Schwob Landing (in Wapello, Iowa)
End Point: Cappy Russell Access (near Oakville, Iowa)
Length: 10 miles Float time: 4 hours at moderate pace
Maps: Download printable map (.pdf ~650 KB) Link to map page
Description
Putting in at Schwob Landing in Wapello gives you the option of a half-day (ten-mile) trip to Cappy Russell Access or adding about five miles and finishing at Ferry Landing, where the Iowa joins the Mississippi River.
Along the way, keep your eyes open for wildlife. Beginning at river mile 14, you’ll pass Turtle Bend Wildlife Management Area and Horseshoe Bend Division of Port Louisa National Wildlife Refuge.
At the end of the Iowa River, you can connect to the Odessa Water Trail with a brief (3/4 mile) jaunt up the Mississippi and a short portage. In fact, parking your shuttle vehicle at Toolesboro Boat Ramp instead of Ferry Landing can save about 16 miles of driving.
Amenities
At Schwob Landing: hard surface boat ramp, parking
Near Schwob Landing: food, gas, hotels at Wapello (0 miles)
At Cappy Russell Access: hard surface boat ramp, parking, primitive (tent) camping allowed - one night maximum
Near Cappy Russell Access: food, gas, hotels at Wapello (12 miles)
Coordinates
Schwob Landing latitude/longitude: 41.176986, 91.181104,
Cappy Russell Access latitude/longitude: 41.103051, 91.052601
Highway 61 to Schwob Landing
Start Point: Highway 61 Access (near Wapello, Iowa) NOTE: Due to erosion by high waters, this access is currently unusable for canoeS/kayaks
End Point: Schwob Landing (in Wapello, Iowa)
Length: 3.8 miles Float time: 1.5 hours at moderate pace
Maps: Download printable map (.pdf ~650 KB) Link to map page
Description
Put in at Highway 61 Access (carry-down - no ramp) and take a short, but scenic, float to Schwob Landing in Wapello. There are a few cabins on both sides of the river as your start downstream, but most of this stretch is bordered by Mill Race Flats Wildlife Area.
You'll see downtown Wapello straight ahead as you approach and then after a sweeping bend to the left, you'll see the County Road 99 bridge. Schwob Landing is just a short distance past the bridge, on the right side of the river. There is a hard surface boat ramp and parking. You'll be right in Wapello and will find groceries, gas, camping, hotels and restaurants there.
Amenities
At Highway 61 Access: carry-down to water (no ramp), parking CURRENTLY NOT ACCESSIBLE BY CANOE OR KAYAK
Near Highway 61 Access: food, gas, hotel, at Wapello (2 miles)
At Schwob Landing: hard surface boat ramp, parking
Near Schwob Landing: food, gas, hotels at Wapello (0 miles)
Coordinates
Highway 61 Access latitude/longitude: 41.215417, 91.198445
Schwob Landing latitude/longitude: 41.176986, 91.181104,
