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Access Site IA

Gilbertville Park

West Fork Cedar River

Source: iowa_department_of_natural_resources Updated 1 year ago

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City: Gilbertville, IA
County: Black Hawk County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 42.41430639, -92.21708215
Gilbertville Park, 1201 4th St, Gilbertville, IA 50634, USA
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Nearby Gauge Conditions
West Fork Cedar River at Finchford, IA Same River 22.3 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
II Upstream from here (17.7 mi from take-out) Clay Hole, Cedar Falls (PnP)
0.2 mi 12 ft/mi
These whitewater runs are on the same river but located more than 50 miles from this access site.
II(III) 55 mi away Charles City Whitewater
0.3 mi
III 60 mi away Palisades-Kepler State Park (PnP)
0.6 mi
Whitewater data from American Whitewater
About This Access Site
Gilbertville Park offers a boat ramp for paddlers and boaters accessing the West Fork Cedar River in southwest Gilbertville, Black Hawk County. The facility is managed by the Black Hack County Conservation Board (ramp and parking) and the City of Gilbertville (grounds), and includes parking and fishing amenities. This is a beginner-friendly recreational paddling area with the next access point located 2.1 miles downstream.

The ramp is conveniently situated along River Road and serves as a popular local access point for kayaking, canoeing, and fishing. Paddlers should note that the area is adjacent to a residential neighborhood to the north, with more public lands available to the south. This location provides an accessible starting point for those exploring the Cedar River system in the region.