Dix Road Access is a public boat ramp on Wapsipinicon River in Central City, IA. It's about 18 miles from Cedar Rapids, IA, as the crow flies. Closest alternative: Paris Access in Central City (3 miles).
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Central City, IA |
| Water | Wapsipinicon River |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Compare all 8 launches on Wapsipinicon River. Boat ramps on Wapsipinicon River
Guide: How to launch a boat from a trailer, plus ramp etiquette.
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Illustration The classic ramp mistake
A spare snap-handle plug in the glove box, and the full launch checklist that keeps the line moving.
Launch checklist
Illustration Loading the boat
How to winch your boat on in a minute, and the small upgrades that make the drive home safer.
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Dix Road Access is in Central City, Iowa. We only have the map location of Dix Road Access from OpenStreetMap, and the directions link goes straight to it.
Wapsipinicon River, in Central City.
The map data has no fee details for Dix Road Access, so check the signs or the agency that runs it before you go.
Usually yes, as long as you keep the lane at Dix Road Access clear for trailers. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is Pin Oak Access in Manchester, about 16 miles away.
Paris Access in Central City (3 miles), Troy Mills Access in Center Point (5.3 miles) and Brendel Park Boat Ramp in Central City (7 miles).
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