Elkader Whitewater Park


The Gobbler park and play wave is a great feature for a variety whitewater freestyle moves.

River/Stream: Turkey River

Location: Elkader, Clayton County
        Latitude: 42.853356
        Longitude: -91.402402
        Click here to view an aerial map of the whitewater park.

View of the Gobbler whitewater feature

View of the Gobbler whitewater feature

Elkader Whitewater Park website


Dam built: 1914 for recreation. Conversion to a whitewater park completed 2014.

Owner: City of Elkader

Height: 4 ft.

Length: 235 ft.

Hazards: formerly varying, usage

Grand opening clinic by Stephen Wright

2014 grand opening clinic by Stephen Wright

Pre-conversion archive photos

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