You'll find Prairie Rose State Park Boat Ramp on Prairie Rose Lake in Harlan. It's a public boat ramp. It's about 45 miles from Omaha, NE, as the crow flies. If it's full, Great Western Park Boat Ramp in Manning is 22 miles away.
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Harlan, IA |
| Water | Prairie Rose Lake |
| Park | Prairie Rose State Park |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
More in our guide: How to launch a boat from a trailer, plus ramp etiquette.
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How to winch your boat on in a minute, and the small upgrades that make the drive home safer.
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A spare snap-handle plug in the glove box, and the full launch checklist that keeps the line moving.
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Prairie Rose State Park Boat Ramp is in Harlan, Iowa. Open the map link to see where Prairie Rose State Park Boat Ramp sits on the shore.
Prairie Rose Lake, in Harlan.
The map data has no fee details for Prairie Rose State Park Boat Ramp, so check the signs or the agency that runs it before you go.
Kayaks are usually fine at Prairie Rose State Park Boat Ramp as long as trailers can still get through.
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