The Cedar River Natural Resource Area boat ramp, located along Miller Creek southeast of the metropolitan area, serves as a popular access point for both motorized and paddle craft.

The gravel parking area and ramp usability are water-level dependent, with the access becoming completely submerged during flood events and potentially unusable during low water conditions.

Wayfinding signage improvements are recommended, as the remote location along Miller Creek Road (which is itself prone to flooding) can be difficult to navigate for unfamiliar visitors.