River Junction Access to River Forks Access
Start Point: River Junction Access (near Riverside, Iowa)
End Point: River Forks Access (near Columbus Junction, Iowa
Length: 24 miles Float time: 9.5 hours at moderate pace
Maps: Download printable map (.pdf ~650 KB) Link to map page
Description
Put in at River Junction Access (“Stumptown” to locals) and you have 24 miles of river unbroken by towns or even many dwellings.
There are also no public accesses on this stretch, which means 8-9 hours of paddling or a great opportunity for an overnight stop on a sandbar, in the right conditions. Be sure to keep an eye on the weather and make your camp well above the waterline.
Take out at River Forks Access in the tiny town of Fredonia. You’ll be just across the river from Columbus Junction where there is food, gas and other amenities.
Amenities
At River Junction Access: hard surface boat ramp, parking, camping, restrooms, picnic tables
Near River Junction Access: food, gas at convenience store (2 miles), hotel, food at Riverside Casino (1 mile)
At River Forks Access: hard surface boat ramp, parking, primitive (tent) camping allowed - one night maximum stay
Near River Forks Access: food, gas, hotels at Columbus Junction (2 miles)
Coordinates
River Junction Access latitude/longitude: 41.490047, 91.501765
River Forks Access latitude/longitude: 41.282923, 91.345575
