Iowa whitewater - Cedar River, Linn County

Linn county, Kepler State Park section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS III     0.1 miles
 
I drove there from Colorado because i heard there was a whitewater park built here, but didn't find one. It looked like there could be a wave there at some point but no eddy service. Is it possible I went to the wrong place? I went to Palisades-Kepler state park, at the bottom of the hill at the river, it was a wide open flat river with a low head dam that had been partially removed with a small rapid in it but nothing i could really play on. Is there another one somewhere else in Iowa that is running right now? Says Cari M

The Kepler State
    Park stretch of Cedar River is 0.1 miles long and has been rated as a class III section by American Whitewater. The put-in location is a short drive from Cedar Rapids, as you can see on the road map further down. The scenic beauty of Iowa and the playfulness of the water have people
coming here. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. This is an extremely short stretch so you'll have to walk back to the start over and over. Great exercise and spending some quality time in nature will make you glad you came. Cedar River doesn't have a lot of paddling sections, the Kepler State Park section is the only one. The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state  
are often easier than in other states, so don't forget that rivers here are less demanding.

Briefly about the general area:
Cedar River gets a typical amount of yearly rainfall; June is the wettest month with most rain; the driest month of the year is February. Summer at Cedar River comes with high temperatures in the 80's. Summer night lows drop down to the 60's. The wintertime brings highs down to the 20's; overnight lows in the 10's for Cedar River.

Cedar River, Kepler State Park road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: III
Length: 0.1 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 41.9006
Longitude: -91.5069

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 41.90069
Longitude: -91.50741

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Current weather conditions at Cedar River, Iowa
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Local climate location: CEDAR RAPIDS 12 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Sleep Inn , Inn & Suites, Mount Vernon
6 miles away
Conveniently located within close proximity to both Cedar Rapids and Iowa City. Hotel features high-speed Internet in every room, executive boardroom that offers innovative high tech options, and larg...

Best Western Longbranch Hotel & Convention Center, Cedar Rapids
10 miles away
Looking for a hotel that has all the extras to make your stay a memorable one? The Best Western Longbranch Hotel & Convention Center is the place! Whether traveling on business or pleasure, our hotel ...

Country Inn By Carlson Cedar Rapids, Cedar Rapids
10 miles away
Centrally located to all major corporations and local attractions -Across the street from Lindale Mall -Adjacent to TGI Fridays...



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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Cedar River.
 Ski Areas Near Cedar River:
Sundown Mountain, Michigan , 57 miles away, 475 vertical feet
Ski Snowstar, Illinois , 58 miles away, 262 vertical feet
Fun Valley, Iowa , 76 miles away, 240 vertical feet
Chestnut Mountain, Illinois , 80 miles away, 475 vertical feet
Mount La Crosse, Wisconsin , 97 miles away, 516 vertical feet
Tyrol Basin, Wisconsin , 133 miles away, 300 vertical feet
Christmas Mountain, Wisconsin , 144 miles away, 250 vertical feet
Devils Head, Wisconsin , 152 miles away, 500 vertical feet
Cascade Mountain, Wisconsin , 160 miles away, 460 vertical feet
Welch Village, Minnesota , 161 miles away, 350 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Cedar River:
Sleep Inn , Inn & Suites, Mount Vernon , 6 miles away
Best Western Longbranch Hotel & Convention Center, Cedar Rapids , 10 miles away
Country Inn By Carlson Cedar Rapids, Cedar Rapids , 10 miles away
Quality Inn & Suites Highlander Conference Center, Iowa City , 11 miles away
Iowa City Travelodge, Iowa City , 11 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Cedar River:
Jolly Roger Campground, North Liberty, 8 miles away
Sandy Beach Campground, Johnson County, 8 miles away
Sugar Bottom Campground, Johnson County, 8 miles away
 Trails Near Cedar River:
Lake MacBride State Park Trail, Johnson County , 5 miles away
 Golf Courses Near Cedar River:
Lake Macbride Golf Course, Solon , 5 miles away
Saddleback Ridge Golf Course, Solon , 5 miles away
Hillcrest Country Club, Mount Vernon , 7 miles away

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