Pictured Rocks Boat Landing gives you public access to the water on Maquoketa River in Monticello, IA. Cedar Rapids is the nearest big city, about 31 miles away. Closest alternative: Stone City Public Boat Ramp in Anamosa (14 miles).
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Monticello, IA |
| Water | Maquoketa River |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Pictured Rocks Boat Landing is one of 16 public launches on Maquoketa River. All launches on Maquoketa River
Our checklist: How to launch a boat from a trailer, plus ramp etiquette.
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Illustration Master Lock trailer coupler lock (fits 1-7/8", 2", 2-5/16") Your trailer sits alone in the ramp lot all day. A coupler lock keeps it where you left it. View on Amazon We haven't tested these ourselves; we chose them by size and specs. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases, at no extra cost to you. Check the current price on Amazon.
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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Pictured Rocks Boat Landing is in Monticello, Iowa. Use the directions button, which routes to the exact pin of Pictured Rocks Boat Landing.
Pictured Rocks Boat Landing is on Maquoketa River.
Fees for Pictured Rocks Boat Landing are not in the map data; small local ramps are often free, park and Corps ramps often are not.
Usually yes, as long as you keep the lane at Pictured Rocks Boat Landing clear for trailers. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is Mon-Maq Dam Walk-in Canoe Landing in Monticello, about 4.4 miles away.
Mon-Maq Dam Walk-in Canoe Landing in Monticello (4.4 miles), Canton Canoe Access in Cascade (11 miles) and Stone City Public Boat Ramp in Anamosa (14 miles).
Boat Ramps Nearby