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Access Site IA

Deerwood Park

West Fork Cedar River

Source: iowa_department_of_natural_resources Updated 1 year ago

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City: Evansdale, IA
County: Black Hawk County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 42.46075866, -92.30983007
FM6R+84, Deerwood Park Rd, Evansdale, IA 50707, USA
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Nearby Gauge Conditions
West Fork Cedar River at Finchford, IA Same River 16.7 mi away
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Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Runs on Cedar River
3 runs (2 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
II Upstream from here (10.5 mi from take-out) Clay Hole, Cedar Falls (PnP)
0.2 mi 12 ft/mi
II(III) Upstream from here (48.7 mi from take-out) Charles City Whitewater
0.3 mi
These whitewater runs are on the same river but located more than 50 miles from this access site.
III 67 mi away Palisades-Kepler State Park (PnP)
0.6 mi
Whitewater data from American Whitewater
About This Access Site
Deerwood Park in Evansdale offers a convenient public boat launch on the West Fork Cedar River, managed by the City of Evansdale. This access point (designated as Access #159) is well-suited for kayakers, canoeists, and recreational boaters looking to explore the scenic West Fork. The next access point downstream is currently located 7.6 miles away, though a planned access point will reduce this distance to just 1.3 miles in the future.

The water segment immediately downstream is rated as beginner-friendly and classified as recreational, making this an ideal starting point for paddlers of varying skill levels. The park setting provides amenities typical of municipal access areas. Plan your trip accordingly if you're doing a longer paddle, as the current distance between access points is substantial—consider coordinating transportation or waiting for the planned downstream access to open before attempting multi-day or one-way trips.