Cappy Russell Boat Ramp
Cappy Russell Boat Ramp
Cappy Russell Access is a boat ramp located west of Oakville on the Iowa River in Louisa County, serving as a popular take-out point for canoe and kayak paddlers. The access is situated approximately 10. 2 miles downstream from the Fred T.
Schwab access near Wapello, making it a convenient mid-trip or endpoint for paddlers on the Iowa River Water Trail. This location provides access to the Iowa River's lower section before it flows into the Mississippi River.
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