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Access Site IA

Gwsp Portage Put In 2

West Fork Cedar River

Source: iowa_department_of_natural_resources Updated 1 year ago

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City: Cedar Falls, IA
County: Black Hawk County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 42.53124298, -92.42366274
424 Roosevelt St, Cedar Falls, IA 50613, USA
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Nearby Gauge Conditions
West Fork Cedar River at Finchford, IA Same River 9.1 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 Put-in at this location Clay Hole, Cedar Falls (PnP)
0.2 mi 12 ft/mi
II(III) Upstream from here (40.7 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 77 mi away Palisades-Kepler State Park (PnP)
0.6 mi
Whitewater data from American Whitewater
About This Access Site
**GWSP Portage Put In 2** is a boat access site located in Cedar Falls along the West Fork Cedar River in Black Hawk County, Iowa. This put-in serves as a convenient launching point for paddlers and boaters exploring the West Fork Cedar River. The site is situated at coordinates 42.53124298, -92.42366274 and offers direct water access for kayaks, canoes, and other recreational boats.

As a portage-style access point, this site is ideal for paddlers launching smaller craft like kayaks and canoes. Before visiting, confirm current conditions, parking availability, and any amenities (such as restrooms or picnic areas) by contacting local parks management or checking the Iowa Department of Natural Resources website. Given its location in Cedar Falls, this access point provides a good starting location for paddling the West Fork Cedar River, though paddlers should research current water conditions and flow rates before heading out.
Amenities
restrooms