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Access Site IA

Cedar River Dock

Cedar River • Cedar River • Cedar River

Source: iowa_department_of_natural_resources Updated 1 year ago

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City: Charles City, IA
County: Floyd County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 43.06407513, -92.67512701
101 St Mary's St, Charles City, IA 50616, USA
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Nearby Gauge Conditions
Cedar River at Charles City, IA Same River 0.1 mi away
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Little Cedar River near Ionia, IA Same River 8.9 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(III) Put-in at this location Charles City Whitewater
0.3 mi
II Downstream from here (39.7 mi to put-in) 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 114 mi away Palisades-Kepler State Park (PnP)
0.6 mi
Whitewater data from American Whitewater
About This Access Site
**Location & Access**
Brantingham Park offers a boat ramp on Cedar River near Charles City in Floyd County, Iowa. The access point provides parking and a dedicated launch facility for kayaks, canoes, and motorboats. The park is situated along substantial river shoreline, making it a convenient starting point for paddling adventures on the Cedar River system.

**Facilities & Recreation**
In addition to the boat ramp, Brantingham Park features picnic tables, latrines, and camping sites with electric hookups. The area is popular for fishing, and the park's location offers good access to the Cedar River for both paddling and angling. Note that park boundaries may not be clearly marked throughout the property, so be aware of your surroundings and respect private land nearby. The park is also used for hunting and wildlife viewing, including white-tailed deer and wild turkeys.

**Paddling Considerations**
Before launching, paddlers should check current water conditions on the Cedar River, as flow and difficulty can vary seasonally. The park provides a good base for exploring this section of the river, with additional boat ramps available at various points both upstream and downstream for planning multi-day trips or shuttle paddles.