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Download Map & Guide
The Turkey River Water Trail Map & Guide is now available for download in PDF format. This pocket-sized guide is also available for order online or for pick up at several Northeast Iowa locations. The guide and new signage along the river is made possible by:
- River Users & Supporters
- Iowa DNR Water Trails Program
- Northeast Iowa RC&D
- Clayton County Conservation Board
- Fayette County Conservation Board
Updates & Corrections
- 14 Apr 2011: Description for Motor Mill (#32) to Garber(#20) added.
- Folding Note: Fold the map down the middle first.
Please email comments or suggestions to map@turkeyriver.org
What is a “Water Trail”?
Iowa’s Water trails enhance recreational experiences for all water recreation enthusiasts, including but certainly not limited to canoeists and kayakers. A water trail is defined as an on-water point-to-point travel system with multiple access points, and a recommended route connecting the points. On a river or stream, this may allow for downstream travel. On a lake, a water trail might hug a shoreline and include openwater crossings at strategic points. Find maps for other water trails on the Iowa DNR’s River Programs website.
Links
- Clayton County Parks
- Fayette County Parks
- Paddling Iowa Forum
- Turkey River Recreational Corridor: Blog Facebook
- Scouting Report on Upper Section of Turkey River [Vernon Springs, IA to Eldorado] (Not part of the official water trail)
- Yellow River & Wapsipinicon River guides also created by Northeast Iowa RC&D
Google Earth KMZ Files
Canoe/Kayak/Tube Rental (Liveries)
| Skip-A-Way Resort (Clermont) | 563.423.7338 or 563.380.0841 |
| Turkey River Outfitters (Elkader) | 563.245.3802 |
| Double J Tube & Canoe Rental (Clermont) | 563.423.5144 or 563.426.5593 |
| Big Foot Canoe Rental (Monona) | 563.539.4272 |
| Rollin’ River Rentals (West Union) | 563.422.5531, 563.380.3201, 380.2899 |
*as of July 2011
Water Trail Kiosks
Four kiosks placed along the 98 mile Water Trail
