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Access Site IA

Nashua Access

Cedar River • Cedar River • Cedar River

Source: iowa_department_of_natural_resources Updated 1 year ago

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City: Nashua, IA
County: Chickasaw County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 42.95396314, -92.53271295
XF38+HW Nashua, IA, USA
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Nearby Gauge Conditions
Little Cedar River near Ionia, IA Same River 5.7 mi away
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Cedar River at Charles City, IA Same River 10.3 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 (29.4 mi to put-in) Clay Hole, Cedar Falls (PnP)
0.2 mi 12 ft/mi
II(III) Upstream from here (12.5 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 101 mi away Palisades-Kepler State Park (PnP)
0.6 mi
Whitewater data from American Whitewater
About This Access Site
The Nashua Access is a public boat ramp located behind the COOP facility at 223 Jackman Street in Nashua, providing convenient entry to the Cedar River below the dam. This access point serves paddlers and boaters looking to explore the river's lower section between Nashua and La Porte City. The ramp features both gravel and hard surface options, making it suitable for various watercraft including kayaks, canoes, and motorized boats.

Amenities at this location include restrooms, picnic areas, trails, and camping facilities nearby. The Cedar River in this stretch offers good to excellent shorefishing opportunities and accessible shoreline for those seeking a more relaxed outing. For current river conditions, flow rates, and specific facility details, contact the local fisheries management biologist or call the area contact at 641-394-4714.