Ozark Wildlife Area Access
Ozark Wildlife Area Access
This access point on the North Fork Maquoketa River within the Ozark Wildlife Area offers a scenic 4. 4-mile paddling segment featuring steep bluffs, limestone outcrops, boulders, and light rapids suitable for intermediate paddlers.
The put-in at 21st Ave/185th Street has a muddy but doable trail access off 185th Street, while the take-out at 60th Ave is on the east shore (public) though the bridge has been removed.
Water levels typically range from 231-300 CFS for average paddling conditions, and the stretch is best paddled in spring or fall when leafless trees reveal the scenic cliff formations.
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