Boat Ramps on Lake Macbride
Lake Macbride is a boating destination with 9 boat ramps across 2 cities. 8 of the 9 ramps (89%) are flagged as free public access — the remainder are marinas, fee sites, or restricted-access launches.
Lake Macbride has 9 boat ramps mapped on BoatLaunchMap in Iowa, 8 of them free public launches. Launches are spread across 2 towns along the shore.
All Boat Ramps on Lake Macbride
- Big Grove Township, Iowapublic
- Big Grove Township, Iowapublic
- Big Grove Township, Iowapublic
- Big Grove Township, Iowapublic
- Big Grove Township, Iowa
- Big Grove Township, Iowapublic
- Big Grove Township, Iowapublic
- Big Grove Township, Iowapublic
- Penn Township, Iowapublic
| # | Name | City | State | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Angler's Point Boat Ramp | Big Grove Township | Iowa | — |
| 2 | Lake MacBride Main Boat Ramp | Big Grove Township | Iowa | — |
| 3 | Primitive/South Campground Boat Ramp | Big Grove Township | Iowa | — |
| 4 | University of Iowa Sailing Club Boat Ramp | Big Grove Township | Iowa | — |
| 5 | North Shore Pontoon Area | Big Grove Township | Iowa | — |
| 6 | North Shore / Opie Ramp | Big Grove Township | Iowa | — |
| 7 | Cottage Reserve / Tim's Boat Ramp | Big Grove Township | Iowa | — |
| 8 | Sailboat Ramp | Big Grove Township | Iowa | — |
| 9 | Mehaffey Bridge Boat Ramp | Penn Township | Iowa | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many boat ramps are on Lake Macbride?+
There are 9 boat ramps catalogued on Lake Macbride, including launches near Big Grove Township, Penn Township.
Are there free public boat ramps on Lake Macbride?+
Yes — 8 of the 9 launches on Lake Macbride are marked as free public access, the rest are marinas or restricted-access sites.
Why don't these Lake Macbride ramps show ratings?+
Ratings come from Google Places reviews. The launches on Lake Macbride either haven't been reviewed yet or aren't separately listed on Google — we still verify their location and access from state and federal data sources.