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Access Site IA

Rochester Park

Cedar River • Cedar River • Cedar River

Source: iowa_department_of_natural_resources Updated 1 year ago

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City: Tipton, IA
County: Cedar County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 41.66121366, -91.15076123
1964 Atalissa Rd, Tipton, IA 52772, USA
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Nearby Gauge Conditions
Cedar River at Cedar Bluff, IA Same River 12.1 mi away
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Cedar River near Conesville, IA Same River 18.9 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 Upstream from here (29.6 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 108 mi away Clay Hole, Cedar Falls (PnP)
0.2 mi 12 ft/mi
II(III) 143 mi away Charles City Whitewater
0.3 mi
Whitewater data from American Whitewater
About This Access Site
**Location & Access:** Rochester Park is a 3-acre day-use facility located west of Rochester, Iowa on the Cedar River in Cedar County. The boat ramp is accessed via 290th Street and Atalissa Road (approximately 1 mile south). This is a convenient put-in point for paddlers and boaters looking to access the Cedar River in this region.

**Facilities & Amenities:** The park offers a boat ramp, free parking, picnic tables, and scenic shoreline along the west bank of the Cedar River. The site appears to operate during daylight hours and serves as a good launching point for kayakers, canoeists, and recreational boaters. The Herbert Hoover National Historic Site is located nearby, making this a convenient stop for those combining water activities with regional sightseeing.

**Recreation Opportunities:** Beyond paddling, the area supports fishing, bird watching, and wildlife viewing—expect to see white-tailed deer and wild turkeys in the surrounding landscape. Paddlers should be aware of park boundaries and respect adjacent private property. This access point works well for day trips on the Cedar River in this area of eastern Iowa.
Nearby Recreation Areas
Herbert Hoover National Historic Site Located within
Amenities
restrooms