Boat Ramp in Roland gives you public access to the water in Roland, IA. It's about 42 miles from Des Moines, IA, as the crow flies. Closest alternative: Hickory Grove County Park Boat Ramp in Nevada (13 miles).
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Roland, IA |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
More in our guide: How to launch a boat from a trailer.
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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
Illustration Loading the boat
How to winch your boat on in a minute, and the small upgrades that make the drive home safer.
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Boat Ramp in Roland is in Roland, Iowa. Navigation apps get you there via the map pin, which marks Boat Ramp in Roland itself.
The map data has no fee details for Boat Ramp in Roland, so check the signs or the agency that runs it before you go.
Yes in most cases. At busy times, wait for a gap between trailers at Boat Ramp in Roland.
Hickory Grove County Park Boat Ramp in Nevada (13 miles), Heart of Iowa Nature Trail Boat Ramp in State Center (16 miles) and Iowa River Access in Eldora (17 miles).
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