North Shore / Opie Ramp gives you public access to the water on Lake Macbride in Solon, IA. The drive from Cedar Rapids covers roughly 15 miles as the crow flies. If it's full, North Shore Pontoon Area 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 |
Lake Macbride has 6 more public launches besides North Shore / Opie Ramp. Boat ramps on Lake Macbride
Read more: 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.
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North Shore / Opie Ramp is in Solon, Iowa. We have no street address for North Shore / Opie Ramp, only its exact position on the map.
It gives you access to Lake Macbride.
Our data does not say whether North Shore / Opie Ramp charges, so look for a pay box or posted fees at the entrance.
Paddlers can usually use North Shore / Opie Ramp. Carry the boat to the edge of the ramp or the dock end.
North Shore Pontoon Area in Solon (under 1 mile), Sailboat Ramp in Solon (under 1 mile) and Cottage Reserve / Tim's Boat Ramp in Solon (under 1 mile).
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