Island Park in Elkhart serves as an excellent access point located at the confluence of the Elkhart and Saint Joseph Rivers, accessible via Sycamore Street off US 33.

This island park provides canoe access, picnicking, and restroom facilities, making it an ideal take-out point for paddlers completing floats from upstream locations like Oxbow Park (approximately 3-hour paddle).

Note that a dam approximately 1/2 mile before the confluence requires portaging on the left side.