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Access Site IA

Lake McBride Northshore

Mill Creek - Lake McBride Iowa River

Source: u_s__geological_survey Updated 1 year ago

City: Solon, IA
County: Johnson County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 41.80973882, -91.55244212
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About This Access Site
Lake McBride Northshore, located off County Road F-28 in Solon, provides convenient boat access to Lake McBride and Mill Creek. This is one of seven dedicated boat ramps on Lake McBride, making it a reliable launch point for kayakers, canoeists, and motorboats. The facility includes a boat ramp with multiple launching lanes, ample parking, restroom facilities, and a boat gas station. A $5 launch fee applies, and live bait is available on-site.

Lake McBride is a well-developed recreational lake offering excellent paddling opportunities for all skill levels. The area supports diverse watercraft including canoes, kayaks, and pontoon boats. For those looking to extend their stay, three nearby campgrounds—Sugar Bottom, Linder Point, and Tailwater West—offer reservable campsites within 10 miles. Additional boat rentals are available near the beach (319/624-2315). This location serves as part of the larger Lake MacBride State Park system, which also connects to Coralville Lake, providing paddlers with multiple water exploration options in the region.
Federal Facility Information
Free Access

This recreation area is part of Coralville Lake

Nearby Campgrounds (7 within 10 miles)
LINDER POINT CAMPGROUND
On-site Reservable
TAILWATER WEST CAMPGROUND
On-site Reservable
SUGAR BOTTOM CAMPGROUND
On-site Reservable
TAILWATER EAST CAMPGROUND
On-site Reservable
West Overlook Campground
On-site Reservable
COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (IA)
On-site Reservable
SANDY BEACH CAMP
On-site Reservable
Nearby Recreation Areas
Coralville Lake Located within
Herbert Hoover National Historic Site Located within