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Access Site IA

Lou'S Area Access

Cedar River • Cedar River • Cedar River

Source: iowa_department_of_natural_resources Updated 1 year ago

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City: Cedar Rapids, IA
County: Linn County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 41.94437706, -91.62339052
W9VG+QJ, Cedar Rapids, IA 52411, USA
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Nearby Gauge Conditions
Cedar River below Indian Creek at Cedar Rapids, IA Same River 2.7 mi away
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Cedar River at Cedar Rapids, IA Same River 2.9 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 Downstream from here (8.5 mi to put-in) 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 70 mi away Clay Hole, Cedar Falls (PnP)
0.2 mi 12 ft/mi
II(III) 106 mi away Charles City Whitewater
0.3 mi
Whitewater data from American Whitewater
About This Access Site
Lou's Area Access is a boat ramp located in Cedar Rapids along the Cedar River in Linn County, Iowa. This access point serves as a convenient launch site for kayakers, canoeists, and recreational boaters looking to paddle the Cedar River. The ramp is situated at coordinates 41.94437706, -91.62339052 and provides vehicle and trailer parking for day-use visitors.

The access site offers typical amenities for river recreation including fishing, wildlife viewing, and hunting opportunities in the surrounding area. Those planning an overnight trip will find Sandy Beach Camp, a reservable campground, located within 10 miles. The Cedar River in this section supports various paddling activities, making Lou's Area Access a practical launching point for exploring this Iowa waterway. Visitors should check current river conditions and local regulations before paddling, and consult the Iowa DNR Canoe Guide for detailed information about other access points and river conditions along this section of the Cedar River.
Nearby Campgrounds (1 within 10 miles)
SANDY BEACH CAMP
On-site Reservable
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