Wildcat Bluff Access gives you public access to the water in Urbana, IA. The next public ramp is Hoefle Dulin Access in Vinton, about 5.2 miles away.
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Urbana, IA |
| 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.
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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Wildcat Bluff Access is in Urbana, Iowa. Open the map link to see where Wildcat Bluff Access sits on the shore.
The map data has no fee details for Wildcat Bluff Access, so check the signs or the agency that runs it before you go.
Paddlers can usually use Wildcat Bluff Access. Carry the boat to the edge of the ramp or the dock end.
Hoefle Dulin Access in Vinton (5.2 miles), Koutny Pond - Hoffman Woods Area Boat Ramp in Urbana (9 miles) and Chain Lakes Natural Area Park Boat Ramp in Palo (11 miles).
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