Access Site
IA
Gilbertville Park
City: Gilbertville, IA
County: Black Hawk County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 42.41430639, -92.21708215
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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 (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
Downstream from here Upstream from here
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
Gilbertville Park offers a boat ramp for paddlers and boaters accessing the West Fork Cedar River in southwest Gilbertville, Black Hawk County. The facility is managed by the Black Hack County Conservation Board (ramp and parking) and the City of Gilbertville (grounds), and includes parking and fishing amenities. This is a beginner-friendly recreational paddling area with the next access point located 2.1 miles downstream.
The ramp is conveniently situated along River Road and serves as a popular local access point for kayaking, canoeing, and fishing. Paddlers should note that the area is adjacent to a residential neighborhood to the north, with more public lands available to the south. This location provides an accessible starting point for those exploring the Cedar River system in the region.
The ramp is conveniently situated along River Road and serves as a popular local access point for kayaking, canoeing, and fishing. Paddlers should note that the area is adjacent to a residential neighborhood to the north, with more public lands available to the south. This location provides an accessible starting point for those exploring the Cedar River system in the region.