Access Site
IA
Exchange Park
City: Waterloo, IA
County: Black Hawk County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 42.50624994, -92.34826045
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Location
Interactive access map
Loads when you reach this section.
Nearby Gauge Conditions
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
Downstream from here Upstream from here
II
Upstream from here (6.8 mi from take-out)
Clay Hole, Cedar Falls (PnP)
0.2 mi
12 ft/mi
II(III)
Upstream from here (44.7 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.
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater
About This Access Site
Exchange Park in Waterloo offers a convenient public boat ramp for launching kayaks, canoes, and small motorboats onto the West Fork Cedar River. Located at the confluence of the Cedar River and West Fork Cedar River, this Black Hawk County access point (Access #179) serves as a beginner-friendly launch for recreational paddling. The next downriver access at Washington Union is 4.1 miles away, making this a good starting point for short day trips on calm water.
The facility includes ample amenities beyond the ramp itself: restrooms, parking, picnic tables, a water fountain, and picnic shelters. The surrounding park also features playground equipment, basketball courts, volleyball courts, and a disc golf course, making it a good family destination. Before your visit, contact Black Hawk County or local authorities to confirm the ramp is open, as temporary closures can occur due to maintenance, weather, or special events.
The facility includes ample amenities beyond the ramp itself: restrooms, parking, picnic tables, a water fountain, and picnic shelters. The surrounding park also features playground equipment, basketball courts, volleyball courts, and a disc golf course, making it a good family destination. Before your visit, contact Black Hawk County or local authorities to confirm the ramp is open, as temporary closures can occur due to maintenance, weather, or special events.