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Upper Iowa Access

Upper Iowa Access is a 323-acre public access area in western Allamakee County offering three-quarters of a mile of direct river frontage with outstanding recreational, scenic, and geological features.

The site, now owned and managed by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, provides access for paddling, fishing, and other water-based recreation on the Upper Iowa River, which is popular for canoeing and tubing beneath dramatic limestone bluffs.


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Explore the wonders of Upper Iowa River! Find excellent fishing spots, easy access to boat ramps, and all the amenities you need for a memorable day by the water. Your adventure starts here.

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