United States Iowa

Thomasville River Access

Thomasville River Access, situated in Oregon County, provides the first opportunity for accessing the Eleven Point National Scenic River. State Highway 99 bridge is the put in point for river access.

It provides an amazing float trip down the river from Thomasville to either Cane Bluff (9.3 miles) or the Greer Access (16.6 miles). This section of river can usually be floated March through June. Motorized boats are not recommended.

While floating you will be able to view nature at her best. Beautiful flowers, tall shady trees, and graceful wildlife. The water flows clear and unpolluted from more than 30 major springs that feed it constantly and produce year round paddling conditions. There are some spots that will require walking and/ or portages as the river is not deep in some places, particularly in drought season.

The rapids on the river are generally classified as Class I-II. There is a generous variety of fish in the river also, everything from crayfish to large mouth bass. You will need to check state regulations for fishing due to certain fishing limitations.


THOMASVILLE 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.

STREAMFLOW LEVELS
Streamgauge Streamflow
White River At Calico Rock
USGS 07060500
8,300 cfs
Black River At Elgin Ferry
USGS 07074420
5,430 cfs
White River At Batesville
USGS 07061000
38,300 cfs
Black River At Black Rock
USGS 07072500
5,660 cfs
White River Near Augusta
USGS 07074850
12,800 cfs
Languille River Near Colt
USGS 07047942
118 cfs
Cache River At Egypt
USGS 07077380
20 cfs

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Frank Russell Numerous 704 ft
Poverty Point Reservoir State Park 50 97 ft
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Squaw Creek County Park 60 786 ft
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Hills Access 13 629 ft
Graham Cave State Park Numerous 778 ft
Stephenson Park Numerous 559 ft
Akers Numerous 818 ft
Marr Park 26 744 ft
Warsaw City Campground Numerous 495 ft
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Water Works Park 30 573 ft
Pulltite - Ozark National Scenic River 55 817 ft
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Palisades Kepler State Park 50 863 ft
Wakpicada Natural Area Numerous 823 ft
Waterworks Park - Oakland Mills Park Numerous 575 ft
Bear Creek - Mississippi River 30 492 ft
Hermann City RV Park 20 509 ft
Wakonda State Park Numerous 496 ft
Ray Behrens Numerous 677 ft