Access Site
IA
River Road
City: Cedar Rapids, IA
County: Linn County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 41.95582249, -91.59803994
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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
**Location & Facilities**
River Road provides boat access to the Cedar River in Cedar Rapids, Linn County, with a large gravel parking lot located about 1/4 mile from the road entrance. The access ramp is situated on the east side of the lot and operates 24/7. The ramp is 30 feet wide with a 15% slope, suitable for launching kayaks, canoes, and motorboats. The site includes 26 acres of flood plain forest and is regularly patrolled by Johnson County park rangers.
**River Character & Paddling**
The Cedar River is a substantial waterway spanning approximately 300 miles total, with this access point located near Cedar Rapids where the river eventually joins the Iowa River on its way to the Mississippi. The area provides good paddling opportunities for both kayakers and canoeists. Additional boat ramps are available at various points upstream and downstream along the Cedar River, including Cedar Valley access at County Road X-40, giving paddlers flexibility for different trip distances and takeout points.
**Nearby Resources**
Sandy Beach Camp, a reservable campground, is located within 10 miles of this access site, making it convenient for multi-day paddling trips or weekend getaways on the Cedar River.
River Road provides boat access to the Cedar River in Cedar Rapids, Linn County, with a large gravel parking lot located about 1/4 mile from the road entrance. The access ramp is situated on the east side of the lot and operates 24/7. The ramp is 30 feet wide with a 15% slope, suitable for launching kayaks, canoes, and motorboats. The site includes 26 acres of flood plain forest and is regularly patrolled by Johnson County park rangers.
**River Character & Paddling**
The Cedar River is a substantial waterway spanning approximately 300 miles total, with this access point located near Cedar Rapids where the river eventually joins the Iowa River on its way to the Mississippi. The area provides good paddling opportunities for both kayakers and canoeists. Additional boat ramps are available at various points upstream and downstream along the Cedar River, including Cedar Valley access at County Road X-40, giving paddlers flexibility for different trip distances and takeout points.
**Nearby Resources**
Sandy Beach Camp, a reservable campground, is located within 10 miles of this access site, making it convenient for multi-day paddling trips or weekend getaways on the Cedar River.
Nearby Campgrounds (1 within 10 miles)
SANDY BEACH CAMP
On-site
Reservable