Sturgis Ferry Boat Ramp gives you public access to the water on Iowa River in Iowa City, IA. The drive from Cedar Rapids covers roughly 26 miles as the crow flies. The next public ramp is City Park Boat Ramp in Iowa City, about 2.3 miles away.
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Iowa City, IA |
| Water | Iowa River |
| Surface | paved |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Sturgis Ferry Boat Ramp is one of 9 public launches on Iowa River. Boat ramps on Iowa River
Guide: How to launch a boat from a trailer, plus ramp etiquette.
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Illustration Loading the boat
How to winch your boat on in a minute, and the small upgrades that make the drive home safer.
Loading guide 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 checklistNo ratings so far, so tell us how the ramp, the parking and the water were.
Sturgis Ferry Boat Ramp is in Iowa City, Iowa. Navigation apps get you there via the map pin, which marks Sturgis Ferry Boat Ramp itself.
It gives you access to Iowa River.
We don't have fee information for Sturgis Ferry Boat Ramp, but many city and county ramps are free, while state parks and Corps lakes often charge.
Yes in most cases. At busy times, wait for a gap between trailers at Sturgis Ferry Boat Ramp.
City Park Boat Ramp in Iowa City (2.3 miles), Tailwater East Boat Ramp in Coralville (5.5 miles) and West Overlook Boat Ramp in Coralville (5.8 miles).
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