Boat Ramps NearbyDuffus Landing
Duffus Landing is a public boat ramp in Tama, IA. Closest alternative: Long Point Landing in Tama (2.7 miles).
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Tama, IA |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Before you launch at Duffus Landing
- Before you back down, check the drain plug and unplug the trailer lights.
- Back the trailer into the water at Duffus Landing only as far as needed to float the boat.
- Take the boat out at Duffus Landing with the winch strap, not by driving it onto the trailer.
- Before you drive off from Duffus Landing, remove plants and mud and drain all water to stop invasive species from spreading.
Details: How to launch a boat from a trailer.
Small things for ramp day
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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
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Illustration Loading the boat
Why rangers hate power loading
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
Never forget the drain plug again
A spare snap-handle plug in the glove box, and the full launch checklist that keeps the line moving.
Launch checklistReviews
Launched here recently? Even a short note on parking or the dock helps the next boater.
About Duffus Landing
What is the address of Duffus Landing?
Duffus Landing is in Tama, Iowa. We only have the map location of Duffus Landing from OpenStreetMap, and the directions link goes straight to it.
Is Duffus Landing free?
We have no fee details for Duffus Landing, but our guide to launch fees explains what ramps usually cost.
Can I launch a kayak at Duffus Landing?
Paddlers can usually use Duffus Landing. Carry the boat to the edge of the ramp or the dock end.
Where else can you launch near Duffus Landing?
Long Point Landing in Tama (2.7 miles), Mannatts Landing in Tama (7.8 miles) and McCoy Landing in Toledo (16 miles).
Other launches near Tama
- Long Point Landing Tama, 2.7 mi
- Mannatts Landing Tama, 7.8 mi
- McCoy Landing Toledo, 16 mi
- Union Grove State Park Boat Ramp Conrad, 21 mi