Iowa Whitewater

HORSHOE LAKE IN T64N, R1W TO BWCAW BOUNDARY


STREAMFLOW: 2,410 CFS

Class I-II River Run

I'm sorry, but there seems to be some confusion with your prompt. The Whitewater River and Horseshoe Lake are located in Minnesota, not Iowa. Additionally, the BWCAW (Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness) is a protected wilderness area located in northern Minnesota and does not border Iowa. Assuming you intended to ask about the Whitewater River and Horseshoe Lake in Minnesota, the ideal streamflow range for the Whitewater River is typically between 150-500 cfs. The river is classified as a class I-II, meaning it is suitable for beginners and intermediate paddlers. The segment mileage varies depending on the put-in and take-out locations, but the most popular run is approximately 7 miles long. The most notable rapids and obstacles on the Whitewater River include the Class II "Big Drop" and "Triple Drop" rapids. Horseshoe Lake, located at the beginning of the run, offers calm paddling and scenic views. Specific regulations for the area include obtaining a permit for overnight camping in the nearby Whitewater State Park and following Leave No Trace principles. Additionally, motorized boats are not allowed on Horseshoe Lake.
HORSHOE LAKE IN T64N, R1W TO BWCAW BOUNDARY
Last Updated 2024-04-25
River Levels 779 cfs (6.05 ft)
Percent of Normal 65%
Reporting Streamgauge Wapsipinicon River near De Witt, IA
Elevation 646 ft.
River Wapsipinicon-River
Watershed Baptism-Brule

Nearby Camping
Location Campsites Reservations Toilets Showers Elevation
Spruce Creek County Park 85 595 ft
Devil Track Lake 16 1,649 ft
Merlin Lambert Park 20 1,027 ft
St. Peters 370 Lakeside Park 50 426 ft
Grand Marais City RV Park 300 611 ft
Bellevue State Park 50 814 ft
Greenville - Lake Wappapello Numerous 382 ft
St. Francois State Park Numerous 777 ft
Percy Quin State Park Numerous 416 ft
Sherwood Park 36 1,015 ft
Sam A Baker State Park Numerous 420 ft
Two Island Lake 38 1,787 ft
Silver Mines 158 739 ft
Potato River Falls County Forest Numerous 1,060 ft
Avoca Lakeside City Campground 80 694 ft
Pere Marquette State Park 80 644 ft
Allison Lake Storey Numerous 781 ft
Hines City Park 10 1,510 ft
St. Joe State Park Numerous 780 ft
Lake Lincoln State Park Numerous 426 ft
East Bearskin Lake 33 1,730 ft
Victoria Riverside Park - Muscoda Numerous 678 ft
Schuy - Rush Park 77 580 ft
Cascade River State Park 4 1,641 ft
Rainey City Park Numerous 601 ft
Blackhawk Lake Rec Area - Highland 150 1,056 ft
Potato River Falls Numerous 1,068 ft
Sulphur Springs - Lake Wappapello Numerous 391 ft
Flour Lake 37 1,780 ft
McMullen County Park 52 1,016 ft
Marble Creek Rec Area 33 661 ft
Pier Natural Bridge County Park 6 768 ft
Smith Lake County Park 30 1,456 ft
Moundview Park 10 970 ft
Mill Bluff State Park Numerous 955 ft
Mississippi Petrified Forest 15 294 ft