Hazel Landing Park
Closed following August 2026 flooding. Damage affected access to the park and canoe/kayak launch. Do not use this location until Carmel Clay Parks confirms reopening.
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The Field Guide / Paddle & Water
Know the Water.
Explore the White River and waterways throughout Central Indiana. Find documented public access, research low-head dams, and check the resources that matter before heading out.
From Anderson to Indianapolis, the White River offers a different view of the communities and landscapes around us. Beyond the river, Central Indiana is home to countless places worth exploring by canoe and kayak.
This developing atlas brings together Indiana DNR's mapped access sites and low-head dam inventory. Start with the White River or expand the map to explore the surrounding region.
Important: Not a Navigation Map
Government map coordinates are approximate. Public access listings do not guarantee that a site is currently open, suitable for launching, or legally accessible. Dam inventories can be incomplete or outdated. Other hazards, including strainers, debris, and changing currents, may not be mapped. Never approach or cross a low-head dam. Verify your entire route independently.
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DNR public access record
DNR low-head dam record
Reported closure / review required
Data: Indiana DNR GIS services.
Street map: OpenStreetMap contributors.
Aerial imagery: Esri and its data providers.
DNR locations are approximate.
No continuous safe paddling route is implied.
Current Notices / October 2026
Access & River Updates
Fishers White River Park
The city reported flood-related closures affecting the kayak launch. Confirm reopening with Fishers before planning access.
Check City UpdatesEmrichsville Dam Area
Dam removal near 16th Street began in September 2026, with work expected through spring 2027. Historic dam data may not reflect active construction conditions.
Project Information
River Conditions / Planning
Before You Launch
USGS Water Data
Check monitoring stations, river levels, and flow information. Gauge height is not water depth.
View USGS Data
Discover White River
Local paddling resources, documented dams, outfitters, and regional river information.
Explore White River
Indiana DNR Dam Safety
Learn about low-head dam hazards and consult the state's approximate dam inventory.
Dam Safety Information
Indiana DNR Access Map
Review the state's original access records and additional fishing and boating resources.
Official Access Map