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Access Site IA

Mcfarlane Park

West Fork Cedar River

Source: iowa_department_of_natural_resources Updated 1 year ago

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City: La Porte City, IA
County: Black Hawk County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 42.32272848, -92.14451932
8VF4+35 La Porte City, IA, USA
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Nearby Gauge Conditions
West Fork Cedar River at Finchford, IA Same River 29.4 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 (25.3 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.
III 53 mi away Palisades-Kepler State Park (PnP)
0.6 mi
II(III) 63 mi away Charles City Whitewater
0.3 mi
Whitewater data from American Whitewater
About This Access Site
**Location & Facilities**
McFarlane Park is a 150-acre Black Hawk County park located in La Porte City at the confluence of the Cedar River and Wolf Creek. The park features a boat ramp for launching kayaks, canoes, and motorboats onto the West Fork Cedar River. As a county park facility, McFarlane also offers campground amenities, making it convenient for multi-day paddling trips.

**Paddling Information**
The next segment downstream is rated as Beginner skill level and classified as Recreational, making this an accessible launch point for paddlers of various experience levels. The distance to the next access point is 5.5 miles. Before heading out, check with Black Hawk County authorities about current conditions, as boat ramps can be temporarily closed due to weather, maintenance, or special events—closures are not always reported in real time online.