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Access Site IA

Otranto Impoundment

Cedar River • Cedar River • Cedar River

Source: iowa_department_of_natural_resources Updated 1 year ago

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City: Saint Ansgar, IA
County: Mitchell County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 43.45848018, -92.98116148
1216 480th St, St Ansgar, IA 50472, USA
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Nearby Gauge Conditions
Little Cedar River near Johnsburg, MN Same River 12 mi away
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Cedar River near Austin, MN Same River 12.4 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(III) Downstream from here (34.1 mi to put-in) Charles City Whitewater
0.3 mi
These whitewater runs are on the same river but located more than 50 miles from this access site.
II 74 mi away Clay Hole, Cedar Falls (PnP)
0.2 mi 12 ft/mi
III 148 mi away Palisades-Kepler State Park (PnP)
0.6 mi
Whitewater data from American Whitewater
About This Access Site
Located in Saint Ansgar, Mitchell County, the Otranto Impoundment access site provides a convenient boat ramp for paddlers and boaters on the Cedar River. This site offers good portage access on the river left (east bank) within Otranto Park, making it suitable for kayakers and canoeists looking to launch or take out. The park setting provides amenities including parking and facilities for day-use recreation.

For paddlers planning to portage, be aware that boats must be carried approximately 100 yards to the park exit, then across 480th Street, and another 100 yards down a gravel road to reach the water below the impoundment. This site works well as a launch point for exploring the Cedar River, and the surrounding park area supports fishing, bird watching, and hiking. Check local conditions and any seasonal restrictions before visiting.