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Ramp etiquetteKayak & canoe launches in Maquoketa, IA
We list 3 kayak launches within 16 miles of Maquoketa. Each spot here is a put-in for kayaks, canoes or paddleboards, from accessible launch docks to simple sandy landings. 9 more are within 50 miles.
- 4.4 mi
Canoe Access in Maquoketa
Maquoketa - 8.6 mi
Canton Canoe Access
Cascade - 12 mi
Canoe Access in Preston
Preston - 24 mi
Mon-Maq Dam Walk-in Canoe Landing
Monticello - 25 mi
Massey Marina Boat Ramp
East Dubuque - 26 mi
Catsh Creek Canoe Launch
Dubuque - 28 mi
Rivers Edge Plaza
Dubuque - 29 mi
Schmitt Island Boat Ramp
Dubuque - 41 mi
LeClaire Park Boat Ramp
Davenport - 41 mi
Bailey's Ford Access
Manchester - 43 mi
Pin Oak Access
Manchester - 44 mi
Schram Park Access
Manchester
Boat ramps near Maquoketa
- City Ball Park Boat Ramp Maquoketa, 4.4 mi
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The life jacket rule for every paddler
What the Coast Guard requires on kayaks and canoes, and kids' vests with head support.
Life jacket rulesKayak & canoe launches in Maquoketa: questions and answers
Where can you find kayak & canoe launches in Maquoketa, IA?
Within 16 miles of Maquoketa we list 3 kayak launches: Canoe Access in Maquoketa, Canton Canoe Access and Canoe Access in Preston.
What other kayak launches are near Maquoketa?
Within 50 miles: Mon-Maq Dam Walk-in Canoe Landing (Monticello, 24 miles), Massey Marina Boat Ramp (East Dubuque, 25 miles), Catsh Creek Canoe Launch (Dubuque, 26 miles), Rivers Edge Plaza (Dubuque, 28 miles) and Schmitt Island Boat Ramp (Dubuque, 29 miles).
What gear do you need to paddle from the launches near Maquoketa?
A Coast Guard approved life jacket per person is the legal minimum around Maquoketa, and kids under 13 must wear theirs under the federal rule.
How to launch a kayak or canoe explains the basics, and the map lists more places within driving distance of Maquoketa. All launches in the city: Boat ramps in Maquoketa, IA.