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Access Site IA

George Wyth State Park

West Fork Cedar River

Source: iowa_department_of_natural_resources Updated 1 year ago

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City: Waterloo, IA
County: Black Hawk County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 42.52980734, -92.40224941
GHHX+V3, Waterloo, IA 50701, USA
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Nearby Gauge Conditions
West Fork Cedar River at Finchford, IA Same River 10 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 (2.8 mi from take-out) Clay Hole, Cedar Falls (PnP)
0.2 mi 12 ft/mi
II(III) Upstream from here (41.4 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 75 mi away Palisades-Kepler State Park (PnP)
0.6 mi
Whitewater data from American Whitewater
About This Access Site
George Wyth State Park offers convenient public access to the West Fork Cedar River via a boat ramp located at the end of a short roadway off Wyth Road in Waterloo. This access point is ideal for kayakers, canoeists, and small motorboats looking to explore the river. The park also features multiple lakes within its grounds—including Alice Wyth Lake (60 acres, electric motors only) and Brinker Lake—each with their own boat ramps, providing additional paddling and fishing opportunities.

The park is well-developed with amenities including three universally accessible fishing jetties around George Wyth Lake and facilities suitable for a full day of recreation. For specific information about amenities, hours of operation, and any access fees, contact George Wyth Park directly at 319-232-5505. The nearby Cedar Falls Recreation Center (319-273-8636) can also assist with planning your visit. This is a good option for paddlers seeking a developed access point with supporting facilities in the Waterloo area.