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Access Site IA

Sutliff Access

Cedar River • Cedar River • Cedar River

Source: iowa_department_of_natural_resources Updated 1 year ago
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City: Lisbon, IA
County: Johnson County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 41.83964777, -91.39158238
1293 White Oak Ave NE, Lisbon, IA 52253, USA
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Location

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Nearby Gauge Conditions
Cedar River at Cedar Bluff, IA Same River 5.4 mi away
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Cedar River below Indian Creek at Cedar Rapids, IA Same River 12.8 mi away
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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
III Upstream from here (8.9 mi from take-out) Palisades-Kepler State Park (PnP)
0.6 mi
These whitewater runs are on the same river but located more than 50 miles from this access site.
II 87 mi away Clay Hole, Cedar Falls (PnP)
0.2 mi 12 ft/mi
II(III) 122 mi away Charles City Whitewater
0.3 mi
Whitewater data from American Whitewater
About This Access Site
Sutliff Access provides boat ramp access to the Cedar River near the historic Sutliff Bridge in Lisbon, Johnson County. Located on the east side of the bridge in the hamlet of Sutliff, this access point serves paddlers and boaters looking to explore this section of the Cedar River. The site includes parking and is situated near Baxa's Sutliff Store and Tavern, making it a convenient stop for supplies or refreshments.

This access point is one of several boat ramps along the Cedar River between Cedar Valley Access and points downstream, making it suitable for planning multi-day canoe or kayak trips. The area supports fishing, hunting, and bird watching in addition to water recreation. Paddlers should consult the Iowa DNR Canoe Guide for detailed river conditions, gradient information, and recommended routes between access points in this section of the Cedar River.
Nearby Recreation Areas
Coralville Lake Located within
Herbert Hoover National Historic Site Located within