WATER

Water Trails

FLOAT.FISH.ENJOY THE WEST FORK OF THE DES MOINES RIVER

RIVER TRAIL DISTANCES


  • Petersburg MN Landing to North Trailhead - 8.0 Miles
  • North Trailhead to 4th Street Bridge Access - 5.8 Miles
  • 4th Street Bridge Access to School Creek Access - 1.1 Miles (portage around dam required)
  • School Creek Access to Midway Access (Midway Access currently under construction) - 5.1 Miles
  • Midway Access (under construction) to Peterson Access - 3.6 Miles
  • Peterson Access to Lammer's Landing - 8.2 Miles


FLOAT


Float the Emmet County West Fork of the Des Moines Water Trail.

This section is an Iowa DNR designated water trail! 


Kayaks are available for rent to float from the North Trailhead to the 4th Street Bridge Access!

  • There are 6 single kayaks and two tandem kayaks available
  • Each kayak is $25 per day from 12pm to 8pm to rent 7 days a week
  • All kayaks must be returned before 8:30pm or you will incur a late fee
  • All rentals come with a one size fits all life jacket and paddle


  Follow this link to rent


**Kayaks must be rented online before 12pm the day of rental and can be rented as early as 21 days in advance**





Rental Stations

Kayak Rental Stations are located at the North Trailhead on A17. Pick up your boat from this station and float to the 4th Street Bridge Access, a 5.8 mile float. Once finished floating return your kayak to the 4th street bridge rental station into the same numbered locker using the same code you used to take out. 


**Float at your own risk. The West Fork of the Des Moines River is susceptible to river flooding and droughts so use caution before floating.**


Download the information brochure here!


Pools

Estherville Aquatic Center

533 S 18th St, Estherville, IA 51334

Purchase your summer pass HERE

Daily admission - $6

Single season pass - $50

Family season pass - $140

RWC Splash Pad

So much fun to be had for kids of all ages!