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Floatzilla is a community of people who love the ​water and all the adventure it brings. So join us ​and be a part of the Floatzilla family!

Welcome to Floatzilla, the largest ​paddle event on the Mississippi! Held ​annually in the beautiful Quad Cities ​region, Floatzilla brings together ​paddling enthusiasts from all over ​the country for a day of fun and ​adventure on the Mississippi River.

With over a 1200 participants and the river ​closed down to commercial watercraft, ​Floatzilla offers a unique opportunity to explore ​the area's natural beauty. Whether you're an ​experienced paddler or just starting, there's ​something for everyone at Floatzilla. And after ​a day on the water, the fun doesn't stop! Join us ​for our post-paddle event, featuring live music ​and food vendors, where you can relax and ​connect with other paddling enthusiasts.

Quad City Hotels Welcome All ​Floatzillians. Hotels all over the ​Quad Cities offer special pricing ​for those paddling Floatzilla.

Packet Pickup is on

Friday, Aug. 15, 4-7 p.m.

at Credit Island Lodge

2200 W River Dr.

Davenport, IA 52802

Late pickup

Sat. Aug 16

at all launch Sites.

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Floatzilla and the City of Davenport are ​offering camping on Credit Island or at ​Lindsay Park. Tent camping only. No ​open fires allowed. Cost is $12 per tent.

Our Launch sites are designed to ​accommodate paddlers of all skill levels. From ​a leisurely half-mile paddle launching from ​Credit Island - to the eleven-mile launch from ​Empire Park for those looking for adventure!

A Free entry kayak fishing tournament will ​take place at Credit Island on Friday, Aug. ​15 6-8 p.m. Check-in for the tournament ​takes place from 5 p.m. - 6 p.m. All ages ​are welcome!

Outdoor Expo and Kayak/Canoe Swap during ​packet pickup on August 15 at Credit Island ​Lodge. Outdoor recreation, adventure gear, ​environmental conservation and more!

Live music will make its return this year! ​Taking place at Lake Potter Saturday Aug. 16, ​from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. look forward to great ​food, great music, and great people at our ​post paddle celebration!

River Action is a Quad Cities Based Non-Profit focused on fostering the environmental, economic, and cultural vitality of the Mississippi river and its Riverfront in the region. All proceeds from Floatzilla go towards helping river action achieve its vision of a more prosperous Riverfront in the quad cities!

Have questions?

Call (563) 322-2969

Or visit RiverAction.org

Submit your 2024 photos here!

Click here to watch drone video footage of River ​Action’s 2024 Floatzilla Mississippi River Event!