Turkey River Water Level
Live gauge height for Turkey River, measured at USGS station Turkey River above French Hollow Cr at Elkader, IA (8.2 mi from the nearest mapped ramp).
Boat Ramps on Turkey River (5)
- Garber Canoe Access — Garber, Iowa
- Turkey River Park Canoe Access — Osborne, Iowa
- Elkader Canoe Takeout — Elkader, Iowa
- Elkader Canoe Access — Elkader, Iowa
- Big Spring Canoe Access — Wagner township, Iowa
- Frieden Park Canoe Access — Wagner township, Iowa
- Gilbertson Park Canoe Access West — Elgin, Iowa
- Clermont Park Canoe Takeout — Clermont, Iowa
- Huntzinger Bridge Canoe Access — Dover township, Iowa
- Turkey River Boat Ramp — Vernon Springs, Iowa
Turkey River Water Level FAQ
What is the water level of Turkey River today?
The USGS gauge for Turkey River (Turkey River above French Hollow Cr at Elkader, IA) currently reads a gauge height of 5.49 feet. Readings update throughout the day from USGS instrumentation.
Is Turkey River high or low right now?
Compare today's reading with the 30-day chart above — a reading near the top of the range means high water, near the bottom means low water.
Where can I launch a boat on Turkey River?
BoatLaunchMap lists 5 boat ramps on Turkey River, each with directions, ratings, and launch details.
Data: U.S. Geological Survey, station 05412020. Gauge height is measured relative to the station datum, not lake depth. Always verify conditions on site before launching.