See all 25 routes on Cedar River
Iowa | Cedar Valley
Cedar RiverThree Rivers Park to Kohlmann Park portage take-out
Very short Waverly Cedar River dam-approach connector from Three Rivers Park to the commonly used Kohlmann Park portage take-out.
Checking current river conditions…
Route location
Loading the route snapshot. This usually takes a few seconds.
Route overview
Trip details
Access rules, camping and seasonal notes.
Permits, camping and season
Access and shuttle
Use this as the upstream approach from Three Rivers Park to the Kohlmann Park portage take-out above the Waverly dam. It is short, but the take-out is mandatory and should be scouted from land.
Access map
Put-in
Three Rivers Park boat rampKohlmann Park is described by the guide as the common dam-portage take-out, not an official access. Confirm the landing, current, and carry path before launching.
Take-out
Kohlmann Park portage take-outDo not pass the Kohlmann take-out or paddle toward the dam. Stand down if high water, debris, or crowding makes the landing uncertain.
Road shuttle
Stage a vehicle or carry plan at Kohlmann Park before launching at Three Rivers Park. Walk the Kohlmann landing first because the guide says it is commonly used for the dam portage but is not an official access.
Additional access notes
- Three Rivers has a double ramp and dock, but the downstream endpoint is a portage landing rather than a routine ramp take-out.
More route and safety guidance
- The guide says Kohlmann Park is the most commonly used take-out to portage the dam but does not have an official access. Scout the landing from shore before launching.
- Keep this as a fair-weather, normal-level connector. High or rising water shortens the decision window above the dam and increases consequences at the informal portage landing.
Plan this paddle
Choose your trip times
No account needed. Check the selected access points above, then choose both dates and times. For an overnight paddle, set take-out to the following date.
Times use the selected time zone. Check it against the river’s location before saving or sharing.
Browser plans stay on this device. Sharing opens your device’s share tools or gives you text to copy.
Download GPX Route geometry only; no schedule required.
Conditions
Check how the river is changing and what weather to expect.
Recent trend
Checking preferred range.
Checking trend.
Gauge source
--Checking timestampDetailed weather
Weather
Hourly forecast
Checking weather.
Loading today's forecast.
Next 8 hours
Short-route forecast
Checking the next several hours.
Plan ahead
Tomorrow and the weekend
Forecasts can change. Check current conditions again before leaving.
Waiting on forecast.
Waiting on forecast.
Station details and river cameras
Station observations
USGS measurements
Measurement notes and coverage
These are observations at the station. Water depth and current can differ along your trip.
River camera · USGS
View at the gauge
Cedar River at Waverly, IA. This view may be outside your paddling reach. Images are periodic and do not establish safe conditions.
Photos and recent reports
Look for recent access, obstruction and hazard observations. Context photos may show a different part of the river.
Paddler reports
Recent notes from paddlers
A few quick notes from people who were on this route recently.
Share a recent access update, hazard observation or photo.
Sources and methodology
Review source dates and published guidance below. We have not inspected this trip in person.
Why this scoreData reliability: checking
This rating reflects whether the gauge measures this part of the river, whether published water-level guidance is available, and how recently the data was updated.
- Checking data sources and update times.
- Checking evidence cautions.
Data behind the scoreWater levels, published guidance and update times
These readings and published water-level limits help explain today’s score.
| Gauge site | Cedar River at Waverly, IA |
| Discharge | Checking |
| Gauge height | Checking |
| 24h trend | Checking |
| 24h change | Checking |
| Current band | Checking |
| Rain last 24h | Checking |
| Rain last 72h | Checking |
| Air temp | Checking |
| Water temp | Checking |
| Wind | Checking |
| Gusts | Checking |
| Rain timing | Checking |
| Preferred range | Needs paddler reports |
| Known low-water floor | 200 cfs |
| High threshold | Water-level guidance unavailable |
| Evidence strength behind the range | Official and local sources |
| Gauge observed | Checking |
| Paddle Today updated | Checking |
| Main source behind this score | Cedar River Paddling Trips Waverly gauge guidance |
| Gauge source | Checking |
| Weather source | Checking |
| Rainfall source | Checking |
NotesPublished evidence and verification notes
These notes cover the access details, route quirks, and source caveats most likely to matter once you get there.
- Route shape1.3 miles
The Cedar River Paddling Trips guide lists Three Rivers Park as 1.3 miles upstream of Kohlmann Park.
- Mandatory portage contextKohlmann Park take-out, portage dam on right
The guide says Kohlmann Park is the most commonly used take-out to portage the dam, while also noting that it does not have an official access.
- Gauge check during route review · 2026-07-232,400 cfs / 5.08 ft at 2026-07-23 12:15 CDT
This reading was saved when we checked the guide. It is not today’s water level. Check the current gauge and local conditions before paddling.
Verify it yourselfCheck the source links
Use these links to double-check the gauge, route details, and access notes before you head out.
Other routes nearby
More on Cedar River
All 25Nearby routes within 75 miles
Flag a change
See something outdated?
Access, hazards, wood, and shuttle details change. Send a quick correction if something looks off.