The Clinton CCB is very proud of it's new Eco-cruise pontoon boat. Based out of Rock Creek Marina & Campground, the boat will serve tourists, outdoor groups, and schools by providing naturalist-led Eco-cruises on the Mississippi River. Call or Email the CCCB for information regarding bookings.

We offer public Sunset Cruises every Thursday evening, May through Mid October out of Rock Creek Marina, reservations are highly recommended. Call 563-259-1876 during the camping season, call 563-847-7202 the rest of the year and for private bookings. Departure times vary from 7:00 PM in Summer to 5:00 PM in October due to earlier sunsets. Check the Calendar of Events or Prairie Whispers for upcoming cruises.

Conservation Board Policy: Blue Heron Eco-cruises

• Used for Mississippi Eco-cruises with Schools, Sr. Citizens Groups, Civic Organizations, Tour Groups, Wildlife Groups and Youth Groups.
• No Smoking
• All minors must wear a PFD (life preserver)
• Educational Trips only
• Public cruises require at least 10 people with reservations, or the cruise will be cancelled
• Operated only by CCCB personnel with Coast Guard and Iowa DNR River Pilot Training.
• Fees:

1. Adults = $6
2. Children = $4
3. Fees based on 1 ½ hour standard cruise, special cruise fees may vary.
4. Group flat rate for entire boat = $125 first 1.5 hours, then $30 per half hour thereafter.
5. Clinton County Schools = free
6. Youth Groups = ½ price
7. Youth Groups = out of county schools, scouts, church youth, etc.
8. Hourly rate will be figured on boat transport time as well as cruise time if the cruise is not out of Rock Creek.

• Topics run the gamut of local river issues.
• Standard cruise highlights include: RC Backwater Birding, Rock Creek Private Cabin Area, Sand Pit, Quad Cities Nuclear Power Plant, Wapsipinicon mouth, Channel Markers and Wingdams.
• Special Trips may include Fall Color Cruise, AM Birding Cruise, Mussel Beach Cruise, Fisheries Management Cruise, Bald Eagle Cruise (Nov.) & Waterfowl Migration Cruise are other ideas. Locking through Lock & Dam #13 is also a unique experience.

Three pontoons give extra flotation and stability.

The Skipper gives interesting information.

The Blue Heron was purchased through the generosity of many local groups.

Locking through Lock & Dam #13 is and unforgettable experience.

We are so excited!

Idling through the Mississippi Backwaters give and chance to view birds and reflect on the river.

The economics of the river are important to understand, including shipping and industry.

Students collect river critters including fish, insects, crawdads and mussels.