The Watershed

The Watershed Kayak and tube rental business located in Manchester, Iowa

05/25/2026

☀️ Memorial Day is looking PERFECT for a day on the water!

We’re OPEN ALL DAY today at The Watershed! With a high of 84° and sunny skies, it’s the perfect time to grab a tube, kayak, or just relax by the river. 🌊🛶

Come spend your Memorial Day with us and enjoy the beautiful weather! 🇺🇸

We remember and honor on this Memorial Day 🇺🇸We will be open today starting at 9am, forecast looks sunny and warm
05/25/2026

We remember and honor on this Memorial Day 🇺🇸
We will be open today starting at 9am, forecast looks sunny and warm

05/25/2026
05/24/2026

☀️ Perfect weather is finally here! 🌊
Grab your friends, soak up the sunshine, and hit the water with a tube or kayak rental at The Watershed! 🛶🌞

Whether you’re looking for a relaxing float or an adventure on the river, today is the perfect day to get outside.

📞 Call today to reserve your spot before we fill up!

563-599-3844

Not water weather for you today? You can still stop out and see us. Grab a drink, maybe some of our snacks available fro...
05/23/2026

Not water weather for you today? You can still stop out and see us. Grab a drink, maybe some of our snacks available from Cheesin Whey, and hang out with your friends along the river.
The next two days look sunny and warm ☀️

05/23/2026

🌊 Weekend River Conditions Report from Hannah RayJ 🌊

Friday, May 22nd

River levels on the Maquoketa are running above average. Water temps are in the low 60s. The river is flowing over the rocks throughout the park, expect swift and pushy currents. Cinch those PFDs and know your skills before heading out on the river. Remember to check current river levels at the USGS river gauge.

Speaking of the river gauge. What is CFS? CFS is “cubic feet per second” which refers to the volume of water flowing past the gauging point. The higher the CFS, the more volume of water there is flowing by. Check real time river levels online before you head out.

You can catch the daily river reports on KMCH Radio , sponsored by the City of Manchester.

Photo Credit: MJC. River surfing feature #5 at high water. Check out this surfer's safety gear: Helmet, PFD (personal flotation device), and wetsuit.

🌊 Reporte de las Condiciones del Río para el Fin de Semana 🌊

Viernes, 22 de mayo

Los niveles del río Maquoketa están más altos de lo normal. La temperatura del agua está en los bajos 60 grados. El agua está pasando sobre las rocas en todo el parque, así que pueden esperar corrientes rápidas y fuertes. Ajusta bien tu chaleco salvavidas (PFD) y asegúrate de conocer tus habilidades antes de entrar al río. Recuerda revisar los niveles actuales del río en el medidor del USGS.

Hablando del medidor del río, ¿qué significa CFS?
CFS significa “pies cúbicos por segundo” y se refiere a la cantidad de agua que fluye por el punto de medición. Mientras más alto el número de CFS, más volumen de agua está pasando por el río. Revisa los niveles del río en tiempo real en línea antes de salir.

Puedes escuchar los reportes diarios del río en KMCH Radio de lunes a viernes, patrocinados por la Ciudad de Manchester.

Crédito de la foto: MJC. Característica de surf #5 del río con nivel alto de agua. Mira el equipo de seguridad de este surfista: casco, PFD (dispositivo personal de flotación) y traje de neopreno.

05/18/2026

We OPEN this weekend!

We’re kicking things off and ready for our first weekend on the water! Come see us starting Saturday at 9:00 AM (we’ll wrap up sometime later in the day—TBD).

Grab a kayak or tube and enjoy the river with us.
We’ll also have snacks and drinks available for purchase while you’re here.

Can’t wait to see you out on the water! ☀️

05/15/2026

🌊 Weekend River Conditions Report 🌊

Friday, May 15th

The weekend river conditions report from Hannah Ray J:

River levels on the Maquoketa are running at average flows. The river is flowing between the rocks throughout the park.

For the most up-to-date levels, check the USGS river gauge.

While the weather is looking warm, the water temperature is in the low 60s, which will feel quite chilly to most.

Keep an eye on the weather this weekend if you're venturing out on the river.

Thank you to Hannah Ray J for providing this weekend’s river conditions update.

🌊 Reporte de las Condiciones del Río para el Fin de Semana 🌊

Viernes, 15 de mayo

El reporte de las condiciones del río para este fin de semana por Hannah Ray J:

Los niveles del río Maquoketa se encuentran en niveles promedio. El agua está fluyendo entre las rocas a lo largo del parque.

Para obtener los niveles más actualizados, consulte el medidor del río de USGS.

Aunque el clima se ve cálido, la temperatura del agua está en los bajos 60 grados, lo cual se sentirá bastante frío para la mayoría de las personas.

Manténgase atento al clima este fin de semana si planea salir al río.

Gracias a Hannah Ray J por proporcionar la actualización de las condiciones del río para este fin de semana.

05/09/2026

We are gearing up for opening day of The Watershed!
Rental prices are as follows:
Kayaks $25
Tubes $15
Shuttle $5

Can’t wait to see you all out on the water soon

05/01/2026

🎓 Graduation season is right around the corner! 🎉

Looking for a place to celebrate your grad in style? The Watershed still has a few spots open for graduation parties - but they’re going quick!

Great vibes, plenty of space, and the perfect setup to make it a party your grad (and their friends) won’t forget. 🍾🔥

Shoot us a message to lock in your date before it’s gone!

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252 N River Street
Manchester, IA
52057

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