Where is Wapsipinicon River?

Wapsipinicon River is a river in Iowa.

How is Wapsipinicon River rated?

Wapsipinicon River in Iowa has an average visitor rating of 4.6 out of 5, based on 228 reviews.

What amenities does Wapsipinicon River have?

Visitor-listed amenities at Wapsipinicon River include camping-nearby.

Updated August 13, 2025

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Wapsipinicon River

River

4.6(228 reviews)

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Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

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Live flow only — judge the water in person

Use caution

Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. — USGS gauge 05464695, as of Aug 22, 3:45 AM gauge-local time

Streamflow

17 ft³/s

discharge

Gage height

2.86 ft

water level

No official beach-advisory feed for Iowa yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge Indian Creek at Marion, IA (14.8 mi away), as of Aug 22, 3:45 AM gauge-local time.

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Weather at Wapsipinicon River

H: 81° L: 63°

Clear

65°

Feels like 65°

Precipitation

Humidity

90%

Wind

6 mph

UV Index

Water Conditions:

🥶Too cold for most swimmers

12 AM

69°

3 AM

66°

6 AM

63°

9 AM

71°

12 PM

81°

3 PM

81°

6 PM

74°

9 PM

68°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Wapsipinicon River?: Wapsipinicon River is a river in Iowa.
Can you swim at Wapsipinicon River?: Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 22, 2026.
How is Wapsipinicon River rated?: Wapsipinicon River in Iowa has an average visitor rating of 4.6 out of 5, based on 228 reviews.
What amenities does Wapsipinicon River have?: Visitor-listed amenities at Wapsipinicon River include camping-nearby.

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