Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (8:45 PM)
- Water level
- 54.43 ft
Live from the National Weather Service, USGS, and NOAA. A guide, not a substitute for official forecasts and your own judgment.
Live Water Conditions on Lake Macbride To Reservoir
Updated 1 hr agoSource: USGS station 05453520 — Iowa River below Coralville Dam nr Coralville, IA · 6.8 mi from Lake Macbride To Reservoir
Launch Light & Moon — June 24
local timeWaxing Gibbous (75% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.
Location
Quick Facts: Sandy Beach Boat Ramp
| Location | Big Grove Township, Iowa |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Lake Macbride To Reservoir |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 41.813998, -91.592564 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Johnson County |
Sandy Beach Boat Ramp is a public boat launch providing access to Lake Macbride To Reservoir in Big Grove Township, Iowa at coordinates 41.81400, -91.59256.
Sandy Beach Boat Ramp is a public boat launch on Lake Macbride To Reservoir in Big Grove Township, Johnson County, Iowa. As a public launch it is open to all boaters; state- and county-run ramps like this are typically free or charge only a modest day-use fee. This page shows live USGS water level and temperature, sunrise, sunset, and moon-phase times for the launch, updated automatically. There are 6 other mapped boat ramps within about 15 miles if conditions here aren't right.
Related: boat ramp near Big Grove Township • public launch in Johnson County • fishing access on Lake Macbride To Reservoir • Iowa boat launch
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sandy Beach Boat Ramp
Is Sandy Beach Boat Ramp free to use?
Yes, Sandy Beach Boat Ramp is a public boat launch with free access in Big Grove Township, Iowa.
What water does Sandy Beach Boat Ramp access?
Sandy Beach Boat Ramp provides boat launch access to Lake Macbride To Reservoir in Big Grove Township, Iowa.
How do I get to Sandy Beach Boat Ramp?
Sandy Beach Boat Ramp is located at coordinates 41.813998, -91.592564 in Big Grove Township, Iowa. Use the "Get Directions" buttons on this page to navigate with Google Maps or Apple Maps.
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Alternative Boat Launches Nearby
Boaters have 6 other launch options within 2.1 mi, each offering access to nearby waters with varying facilities and conditions.