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Hruska's Canoe Livery
KendallVille, IA


For adventure, for relaxation or just plain fun .....
LET'S GO CANOEING

Hruska's Canoe Livery was established in 1970. We are located in the Upper 
Iowa River Valley
in the village of Kendallville, Iowa (accessed right off State Highway 139). The Upper Iowa River flows through the 12 acre park.

      

The Upper Iowa is canoeable for about 110 miles, from Lime Springs, Iowa to the Mississippi River. This distance seems to divide naturally into several segments, based on campgrounds and scenery, with each being about long enough for a one-day float. Choose from one of the following routes:

  • Lime Springs to Kendallville (About 22 miles) After leaving a very picturesque old mill and dam, the river meanders through gently rolling prairie country, fed by numerous springs.

  • Kendallville to Bluffton (About 15 miles) The river flows in large u-shaped bends in a narrow valley, with vertical limestone palisades rising over 100 feet from the water's edge.

  • Bluffton to Decorah (About 15 miles) Wooded bluffs rise as high as 330 feet above the river, with occasional rocky cliffs and crags.

The Upper Iowa River flows through the most scenic part of Iowa. the river gradient is over 7 feet per mile. Class 1 rapids are frequent. There are many wild, wooded and scenic sections. Bluffs range from 150-300 feet rising from the river's edge. Springs are frequent and eagles nest in the chimney rock formations. The Upper Iowa River entices many fisherman to try their skill in fishing for small mouth bass and trout.

 


Our Rental Rates:

Canoes
Weekdays.............. $18.00 per canoe per day
Weekends and Holidays.... $22.00 per canoe per day

Kayaks
1 person ("Old Town")....... $15.00 per kayak per day
2 person ("Old town") ........ $18.00 per kayak per day
*All prices include life preservers and paddles
Tubes
$4.00 per tube per day

For transporting canoes and kayaks, we provide foam blocks for car top carrying or trailers for hauling. There is no charge for the blocks or trailers.

We also provide pick-up service:
You park your car at our place of business. We will set you on the river and pick you up when your trip is over. Charges are based on quantity of canoes and length of trips.

Shuttle Service is also available:
We help move your personal vehicle around


Hruska's Bluffton  Campground
with these features offered:

▪ Electrical Hookups
▪ Access to Drinking Water
▪ Shelter
▪ Port-a-Pots
▪ Solar Showers

Hruska's Bluffton Campground Rates:

Tents ........... $7.00 per tent per night
Tents w/elec.............$10.00 per night

Trailers - Pop-Ups & Motor Homes
20-30 amp service.........$15.00 per night
50 amp service..........$20.00 per night


Hruska's Canoe Livery would very much like to be a part of your vacation planning.

For reservations or answers to questions, contact:

Hruska's Canoe Livery
3233 - 347th Street; Kendallville, Iowa 52136

563-547-4566


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