United States • Iowa

Highway 142 River Access

The Highway 142 access known as "The Narrows" is the last river access for the Eleven Point National Scenic River. This access is 8.7 miles downriver of Riverton. This is a developed site with a single-lane, concrete boat ramp, paved parking and a vault toilet.

Floaters can put in at the Riverton access and float the 8 miles to the Highway 142 Access for take out.

It is a quick drive over to Morgan Springs Float Camp parking where you can hike to Morgan Spring. These springs are at a beautiful area called the "Narrows," which gets its name from a narrow ridge of land between the river and Frederick Creek.


HIGHWAY 142 RIVER ACCESS
Campground Restrictions
  • Fireworks are prohibited.
  • Dogs must be on a 6 foot leash in the float camp.
  • No trash containers; please pack out all your trash
  • Follow the Leave No Trace Principles
  • No glass or polystyrene on the river.
  • The river can rise rapidly, be aware of changing conditions.
Amenities

The toilets are accessible.


STREAMFLOW LEVELS
Streamgauge Streamflow
Languille River Near Colt
USGS 07047942 		118 cfs
Cache River At Egypt
USGS 07077380 		20 cfs
Black River At Black Rock
USGS 07072500 		5,660 cfs
Little Red River Near Dewey
USGS 07076517 		154 cfs
White River At Batesville
USGS 07061000 		38,300 cfs
White River Near Augusta
USGS 07074850 		12,800 cfs
Black River At Elgin Ferry
USGS 07074420 		5,430 cfs

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