Kayak the Turkey River

Join CrawDaddy’s expert guides on the beautiful Turkey River from Elkader to Motor Mill, one of Iowa’s most iconic river sights, enjoying heavily timbered valley walls in a deeply unspoiled setting.

We will meet in the morning at CrawDaddy Outdoors in Waverly, and drive 1 hour and 15 minutes to our starting point. After dropping off gear and paddlers, we’ll quickly shuttle vehicles to our end point and return to the start where our adventure begins! We plan to be on the water at approximately 10 am and off the water by 3pm with a sandbar stop for lunch. This float is great for friends, family, beginners and anyone looking for a fun day on the river!

Feel free to bring your own drinks, lunch and snacks to enjoy on the water. Pit toilet facilities may be available at start and/or end points, but be prepared for wilderness bathroom practices on the river.

*Exact paddling locations are dependent on weather and river conditions.

What’s Included: 

Professional instruction and guiding, transportation from Waverly, IA to the event and back, kayak, paddle, PFD, first aid kit, safety gear. If you’d prefer to bring your own kayak or gear, you are welcome to do so.

Activities:

Kayaking

Skill Level:

Beginner. Plan to be on the water for about 5 hours with a mid-day for lunch on a sandbar. We plan to paddle in most weather conditions–rain or shine, hot or cold, windy or still.

Not Included:

Lunch, snacks, water or other beverages, optional guide gratuities, items of a personal nature.

Registration:

Trip Date: August 10

Time: 8am-5pm

Registration is limited to 12 people. A minimum of 6 registrants is required to offer the trip.

We have intentionally limited the number of participants on our trips in order to provide a safe and rich outdoor experience.

Cancellation:

Please read our full Trip Cancellation Policy here.