Iowa / Big Sioux River /
Stone State Park
Carry-in (canoe and kayak) · on Big Sioux River · near Sioux City · Iowa
Zebra mussels (latest report 2016) reported in Big Sioux River 2.8 km from this launch (USGS Nonindigenous Aquatic Species database). Clean, drain and dry your boat, trailer and gear before you leave, and do not move water, plants or live bait to another water.
USGS Nonindigenous Aquatic Species database · checked October 18, 2026
Status not reported No closure has been posted for this launch, but its agency does not publish open or closed status. Check with the managing agency before you tow.
At the launch
- Type
- Carry-in (canoe and kayak)
- Ramp surface
- Natural
- Restrooms
- Flush toilet
- Managed by
- Iowa Department of Natural Resources
- Coordinates
- 42.54974, -96.47677
Conditions
- Weather forecast for this launch · National Weather Service
- Water level at the BIG SIOUX RIVER AT SIOUX CITY, IA gauge · USGS, 1.7 mi away on Big Sioux River
Water level
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USGS gauge BIG SIOUX RIVER AT SIOUX CITY, IA, 1.7 mi from this launch on Big Sioux River: water level, a reading every 15 minutes. Readings and history at USGS.
On the river
River mile 8.0 on Big Sioux River · Iowa DNR River Programs mile markers on paddling routes
Sources: Iowa DNR River Programs mile markers on paddling routes.
On Big Sioux River
River in Iowa. All launches on Big Sioux River.
Community
Where people who use Big Sioux River talk about it.
Nearby launches
- Riverside Park (Sioux City Access) · 3.9 mi · Big Sioux River
- Big Sioux Boat Ramp · 4.0 mi · Big Sioux River
- Sioux City Municipal Boat Dock · 4.9 mi · Missouri River
- Scenic Park S Sioux City · 5.7 mi · Missouri River
- Crystal Cove Park · 7.1 mi · Crystal Cove
- Dakota City - Cottonwood Cove Park · 10.0 mi · Missouri River
Sources
- Iowa DNR Water Accesses record 13f48ec3-21ac-4423-82e7-c5d642679042 · Public data (Iowa DNR), no terms stated; credit the Iowa Department of Natural Resources
Why it is listed as public: listed by Iowa DNR Water Accesses. Something wrong, or is this launch private? Send a correction; it goes to a person.