Cottage Reserve / Tim's Boat Ramp gives you public access to the water on Lake Macbride in Solon, IA. Cedar Rapids is the nearest big city, about 15 miles away. If it's full, Angler's Point Boat Ramp in Solon is under 1 mile away.
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Solon, IA |
| Water | Lake Macbride |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
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Our checklist: 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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Cottage Reserve / Tim's Boat Ramp is in Solon, Iowa. The directions button above routes you to the pin for Cottage Reserve / Tim's Boat Ramp.
Cottage Reserve / Tim's Boat Ramp is on Lake Macbride.
We don't have fee information for Cottage Reserve / Tim's 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 Cottage Reserve / Tim's Boat Ramp.
Angler's Point Boat Ramp in Solon (under 1 mile), Lake MacBride Main Boat Ramp in Solon (under 1 mile) and University of Iowa Sailing Club Boat Ramp in Solon (under 1 mile).
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