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Access Site IA

Cedar Valley Park

Cedar River • Cedar River • Cedar River

Source: iowa_department_of_natural_resources Updated 1 year ago

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City: West Branch, IA
County: Cedar County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 41.72594442, -91.23737560
659 255th St, West Branch, IA 52358, USA
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Nearby Gauge Conditions
Cedar River at Cedar Bluff, IA Same River 5.8 mi away
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Cedar River near Conesville, IA Same River 22.1 mi away
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Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Runs on Cedar River
3 runs (1 nearby)
Difficulty Classes
I Easy II Novice III Intermediate IV Advanced V Expert/Extreme VI Unrunnable
Position relative to this access site: Put-in at this location This location is on the run Take-out at this location
Downstream from here Upstream from here
III Upstream from here (22.1 mi from take-out) Palisades-Kepler State Park (PnP)
0.6 mi
These whitewater runs are on the same river but located more than 50 miles from this access site.
II 100 mi away Clay Hole, Cedar Falls (PnP)
0.2 mi 12 ft/mi
II(III) 136 mi away Charles City Whitewater
0.3 mi
Whitewater data from American Whitewater
About This Access Site
Cedar Valley Park offers a paved boat ramp providing convenient access to the Cedar River in West Branch, Cedar County. This is a well-maintained public access point suitable for kayakers, canoeists, and motorboats. The site includes primitive camping areas with vault toilet facilities, making it a practical stop for multi-day paddling trips. The location also serves as an eBird hotspot, so wildlife viewing opportunities are notable.

This access point works well as part of longer Cedar River paddling routes. Paddlers coming from upstream (such as from Palisades Kepler State Park) can reach Cedar Valley after approximately 18 miles of recreational-class paddling. The site's position in the West Branch area makes it suitable for beginner to intermediate paddlers exploring this section of the Cedar River. Plan accordingly if paddling multi-day trips, as primitive camping is available on-site.
Nearby Recreation Areas
Coralville Lake Located within
Herbert Hoover National Historic Site Located within
Amenities
restrooms