Iowa whitewater - Des Moines River, Webster County Webster county, Breens section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS III     0.1 miles   Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Iowa is often easier than elsewhere, so you'd better keep in mind that quite a few of the sections here are pretty easy. The nature scenery of Iowa and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream will make you feel great. The put-in location is a reasonable drive from Fort Dodge, as you can see on the road map further down. This is an extremely short section so you'll have to walk back to the start over and over. There's camping available near Des Moines River. This is the only paddling stretch along Des Moines     River. If you'll be staying in a hotel you're in luck, lodging is available very near the river, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way around here you won't find a large number of other places. This section of Des Moines River in Webster County is 0.1 miles long and is a class III section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. Great exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors are sure to keep you coming back for more. Briefly about the general area: All through the months of summer highs here at Des Moines River get into the 80's. When the night sets in temperatures fall down into the 60's. For the duration of the winter highs are in the 20's, and after the sun is down during   the wintertime temperatures at Des Moines River dip into the 0's. Des Moines River gets a normal amount of precipitation; the month of June is the wettest with most of the rain, and the driest month of the year is January. Des Moines River, Breens road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: III Length: 0.1 miles Average Gradient: 6 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 42.5536 Longitude: -94.2091 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 42.5535 Longitude: -94.2091 Paddler input for Des Moines River, Iowa: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Des Moines River, Iowa Local climate location: HUMBOLDT 7 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Best Western Starlite Village, Fort Dodge 2 miles away This full service Fort Dodge, Iowa hotel is located 1 mile from downtown and a few minutes from a variety of local sights and attractions. Whether traveling for business or pleasure, visitors stayin... Fort Dodge Inn, Fort Dodge 2 miles away The Fort Dodge Inn is just four miles from Fort Dodge Regional Airport. Local outdoor attractions include Kennedy Park, Dolliver State Park and Brushy Creek State Park, all within 13 miles of the hote... Americas Best Value Inn - Fort Dodge, Fort Dodge 4 miles away Americas Best Value Inn - Fort Dodge is conveniently located off of Old Highway 169 in Fort Dodge, Iowa. We are near Trinity Regional Medical Center, which was named one of the nation*s top cardiovasc...   All Iowa Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Iowa. Books about whitewater paddling on Des Moines River, Iowa List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Des Moines River, Iowa. Find a whitewater outfitter in Iowa Whitewater Basics If you're new to whitewater paddling please take a look at this basic whitewater info. Outdoors Recreation Near Fort Dodge, Iowa Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Fort Dodge, Iowa, the metro area neareast to Des Moines River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Des Moines River.   Whitewater Near Des Moines River: Soldiers Creek, Webster County , 3 miles away, Class I-II - 1 miles long (park to mouth) Lizard Creek - SouthBr., Webster County , 5 miles away, Class I-II - 12 miles long (D22 to mouth) Boone River, -blank- County , 29 miles away, Class I(II) - 0.5 miles long (Park and Play) Briggs Woods Spillway - Ditch 166, Hamilton County , 29 miles away, Class II-III+ - 0.3 miles long (Webster City)   Ski Areas Near Des Moines River: Seven Oaks, Iowa , 32 miles away, 275 vertical feet Riverside Hills, Iowa , 61 miles away, 190 vertical feet Mount Kato, Minnesota , 81 miles away, 240 vertical feet   Hotels Near Des Moines River: Best Western Starlite Village, Fort Dodge , 2 miles away Fort Dodge Inn, Fort Dodge , 2 miles away Americas Best Value Inn - Fort Dodge, Fort Dodge , 4 miles away Budget Host Inn Fort Dodge, Fort Dodge , 4 miles away AmericInn Fort Dodge, Fort Dodge , 4 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Des Moines River: Bushey Creek Campground Phone, Lehigh, 14 miles away   Trails Near Des Moines River: Brushy Creek Trail, Webster County , 18 miles away   Golf Courses Near Des Moines River: Sunkissed Meadows Golf Course, Fort Dodge , 2 miles away Lakeside Municipal Golf Course, Fort Dodge , 3 miles away   Lakes Near Des Moines River