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Access Site IA

Howard Woods

Cedar Creek

Source: iowa_department_of_natural_resources Updated 1 year ago

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City: Nashua, IA
County: Floyd County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 42.98367289, -92.56208431
XCMQ+F5 Nashua, IA, USA
Air Temp: --
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Nearby Gauge Conditions
Little Cedar River near Ionia, IA Same River 4.5 mi away
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Cedar River at Charles City, IA Same River 7.8 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 Downstream from here (31.8 mi to put-in) Clay Hole, Cedar Falls (PnP)
0.2 mi 12 ft/mi
II(III) Upstream from here (9.7 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 104 mi away Palisades-Kepler State Park (PnP)
0.6 mi
Whitewater data from American Whitewater
About This Access Site
Howard Woods provides public boat access to Cedar Creek in Nashua, Floyd County, Iowa. This access point serves kayakers, canoeists, and other small craft looking to explore Cedar Creek. The site is located at coordinates 42.98367289, -92.56208431 and offers a convenient launch point for paddlers in the area.

**Before visiting, paddlers should contact local authorities or check current conditions**, as Cedar Creek access areas have experienced closures due to storm damage in the past. It's recommended to call ahead to confirm the ramp is open and to learn about any seasonal restrictions or current water level conditions that might affect launch difficulty. This will help ensure a safe and successful paddling trip.