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Access Site IA

Janesville City Park

Cedar River • Cedar River • Cedar River • Shell Rock River

Source: iowa_department_of_natural_resources Updated 1 year ago

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City: Janesville, IA
County: Bremer County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 42.64923756, -92.46597405
112 W Barrick Rd, Janesville, IA 50647, USA
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Nearby Gauge Conditions
Cedar River at Janesville, IA Same River 0.1 mi away
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West Fork Cedar River at Finchford, IA Same River 4.2 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 Downstream from here (7.8 mi to put-in) Clay Hole, Cedar Falls (PnP)
0.2 mi 12 ft/mi
II(III) Upstream from here (32.1 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.
III 84 mi away Palisades-Kepler State Park (PnP)
0.6 mi
Whitewater data from American Whitewater
About This Access Site
Janesville City Park offers a boat ramp access point on the east side of the Cedar River in Janesville, Bremer County. This location serves as a convenient put-in or take-out for paddlers and boaters exploring this section of the Cedar River, with the next access point located 4.0 miles downstream near Cedar Falls. The ramp provides straightforward access to a beginner-level paddling segment, making it suitable for kayakers, canoeists, and recreational boaters of varying experience levels.

The Cedar River at this location offers recreational-grade paddling with relatively gentle conditions. This access point is well-positioned for day trips between Janesville and downstream destinations. Before launching, paddlers should check current water conditions and plan their route accordingly, as water levels and flow rates can vary seasonally.