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Access Site IA

Mckeown Access

Cedar River • Cedar River • Cedar River

Source: iowa_department_of_natural_resources Updated 1 year ago

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City: Nichols, IA
County: Muscatine County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 41.41022479, -91.29037830
1399 231st St, Nichols, IA 52766, USA
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Nearby Gauge Conditions
Cedar River near Conesville, IA Same River 0.1 mi away
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Cedar River at Cedar Bluff, IA Same River 26.1 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 (37.0 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 111 mi away Clay Hole, Cedar Falls (PnP)
0.2 mi 12 ft/mi
II(III) 149 mi away Charles City Whitewater
0.3 mi
Whitewater data from American Whitewater
About This Access Site
**Location & Access**
McKeown Access is located on 231st Street (County Road G-28) on the west side of the Cedar River Bridge, approximately 6.5 miles west of Muscatine near Nichols in Muscatine County. The seven-acre site is managed by the Muscatine County Conservation Board and features a public boat ramp for launching kayaks, canoes, and motorboats onto the Cedar River.

**Facilities & Activities**
The access point includes a boat ramp, parking, and bank fishing opportunities. The site closes at 10:30 p.m. This is a good put-in location for paddlers looking to explore the Cedar River, with the next public access to the south located at River Forks Access near Fredonia in Louisa County. Anglers also frequent the site for river fishing.

**Paddling Notes**
Be aware of changing river conditions—the Cedar River in this area has been experiencing some channel shifts with sand accumulation and fallen trees. Paddlers should stay alert for obstacles and monitor current conditions before launching, especially if exploring downstream.