Iowa whitewater - Des Moines River, Webster County
Webster
county,
Breens section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS III 0.1 miles
This stretch of Des Moines River in Webster County is 0.1 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class III section of whitewater. If you're coming from Fort Dodge it's not a long drive at all to the put-in location, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. If you've been whitewater rafting and kayaking outside this state you might find the rivers here a bit more forgiving, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that a lot of the rivers here are suitable for beginners. The beautiful scenery of Iowa
and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream make the trip here worthwhile. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. This is the only paddling section along Des Moines River. A good workout and a chance to spend some time outdoors are sure to keep
you coming back for more. Lodging is available near the river, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way this is an area with not too many other places for that.
Briefly about the general area: The yearly precipitation here at Des Moines River is about average; most of the rain falls through June while January is the month with the least amount of precipitation. Summer brings highs in the 80's to Des Moines River, and during summer nights
temperatures are in the 60's. The cold days of the wintertime come with highs in the 20's; after the sun is down throughout the wintertime temperatures at Des Moines River plunge into the 0's.
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