THE SKUNK RIVER WATER TRAIL - STORY COUNTY, IOWA (UNOFFICIAL PAGE)
The South Skunk River rises in southeast Hamilton County and flows about 265 miles southeast to the Mississippi near Burlington. Story County's Skunk River Water Trail encompasses most of the river within the County, from mile 246 in Story City's South Park to mile 212 at the Schreck Access, on Hwy 210 near Cambridge.
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- Information about the water trail, greenbelt trails and river access points can be found at MyCountyParks.com and at StoryCountyIowa.gov.
- See "Digging Deeper" on the River Gauges page and "Flows and Float Times" in the Iowa Paddling Resources Blog Post for information about appropriate water levels.
- Note that while much of the river between Story City and Ames is bordered by a public greenbelt, MOST of the adjoining land is private property! Please respect private property and Leave No Trace!
MAPS:
- Story County's South Skunk Water Trail (jpg)
- IADNR's Skunk River Water Trail brochure (links to pdf)
- IADNR's Expedition and Fishing Guide, Story City to Burlington (pdf)
- IADNR's Interactive Paddling Map of Iowa
- Google Map of Skunk River Accesses and local greenbelt trails
- Story County's Geographic Information Services also provides a Parks & Recreation Finder.
- Ames Outdoor Gear rents canoes and kayaks, May through September,
- ISU Rec Services rents canoes, kayaks and more to students, staff and community members.
The South Skunk River is on Facebook! Check it out at https://www.facebook.com/southskunk