Union Grove State Park Boat Ramp, a public boat ramp on Union Grove Lake, is located in Conrad. It's about 56 miles from Cedar Rapids, IA, as the crow flies. The next public ramp is McCoy Landing in Toledo, about 8.2 miles away.
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Conrad, IA |
| Water | Union Grove Lake |
| Park | Union Grove State Park |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Our checklist: 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
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How to winch your boat on in a minute, and the small upgrades that make the drive home safer.
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Union Grove State Park Boat Ramp is in Conrad, Iowa. Open the map link to see where Union Grove State Park Boat Ramp sits on the shore.
Union Grove Lake, in Conrad.
Our data does not say whether Union Grove State Park Boat Ramp charges, so look for a pay box or posted fees at the entrance.
Paddlers can usually use Union Grove State Park Boat Ramp. Carry the boat to the edge of the ramp or the dock end.
McCoy Landing in Toledo (8.2 miles), Mannatts Landing in Tama (14 miles) and Long Point Landing in Tama (18 miles).
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