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Access Site IA

Jack Shugar Memorial Park

Cedar River • Cedar River • Cedar River

Source: iowa_department_of_natural_resources Updated 1 year ago

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City: Moscow, IA
County: Muscatine County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 41.57497115, -91.08613823
1515 Cedar St, Moscow, IA 52760, USA
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Nearby Gauge Conditions
Cedar River near Conesville, IA Same River 15.6 mi away
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Cedar River at Cedar Bluff, IA Same River 18.8 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
III Upstream from here (36.7 mi from take-out) Palisades-Kepler State Park (PnP)
0.6 mi
These whitewater runs are on the same river but located more than 50 miles from this access site.
II 115 mi away Clay Hole, Cedar Falls (PnP)
0.2 mi 12 ft/mi
II(III) 150 mi away Charles City Whitewater
0.3 mi
Whitewater data from American Whitewater
About This Access Site
Jack Shugar Memorial Park in Moscow offers a convenient public boat ramp on the Cedar River, making it an accessible launch point for kayakers, canoeists, and small motorboats. This 4-acre developed park is one of three public access points on the Cedar River in Muscatine County and sees regular use from local paddlers. The ramp is complemented by bank fishing opportunities, ample parking, restrooms, and a large picnic shelter—useful amenities for paddlers preparing for a trip or taking a break.

The park closes at 10:30 p.m., so plan accordingly for day trips. For paddlers interested in guided canoe experiences with shuttle service, the Muscatine County Conservation Board offers canoe rentals that depart from the nearby Saulsbury Bridge Recreation Area, with equipment and transportation provided. Contact the Conservation Board at (563) 264-5922 for rental information and reservations. The Cedar River in this section offers a pleasant paddling experience suitable for recreational use, though paddlers should check current water conditions before launching.
Amenities
restrooms