Des Moines County Conservation is dedicated to the sustainability of natural resources through land stewardship, conservation education and by providing quality outdoor recreation opportunities.
Hawkeye Dolbee River Access
Vital Stats:
- 10.1 acres
- Boat ramp
- Accessible only when Mississippi River stage at Keithsburg is below 12.8 feet
Things to do:
Boating, Canoeing, Fishing, Hunting, Picnicking
Description:
Hawkeye Dolbee River Access is Des Moines County Conservation’s northernmost of four Mississippi River Accesses. Along with Casey Barrow, it provides a second access to Mississippi River Pool 18. The area features a concrete boat ramp and gravel parking lot. DMCC provides a dock during the summer and fall boating seasons as river stages allow. The area is inaccessible with the river stage at Keithsburg exceeds 12.8 feet. When river stages allow, a stone bench resides at Hawkeye Dolbee Access in memory of Charlie Poisel.
History:
The DMCCB entered into a 25-year management/lease agreement with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for the Hawkeye Dolbee Access in May, 1981. Located in Huron Township, this 10.1-acre area was developed to include a double lane, concrete boat ramp with boat dock and parking and maneuvering areas.
A 50/50 cost share through the Iowa Marine Fuel Tax Fund aided in paying for the development of the area.
Rules:
- No camping
- No loitering
- No fires
- No littering
- Docks are for loading/unloading only
- Keep all vehicles on roadways or designated parking areas
- Do not obstruct access to ramp
EMERGENCY CONTACT PHONE NUMBER:
911
NON-EMERGENCY:
Des Moines County Conservation: 319-753-8260
Des Moines County Sheriff Department: 319-753-8366