Winnegar Lake Area (aka: Mt. Auburn Boat Launch):
With nearly 2 miles of Cedar River shoreline, the Winnegar Lake Area (including Mt. Auburn Boat Launch and Tobin's Cabin Area) offers spectacular opportunities to enjoy nature. Forested lowland areas surrounding oxbow lakes alongside the scenic Cedar River offers fishing and hunting opportunities (in season) and hiking and birding possibilities. Maintained as a Game Management Area.
NOTE: Mount Auburn Boat Ramp (Cedar River) is UNDER CONSTRUCTION - Use At Own Risk!
Location
Winnegar Lake Area (aka: Mt. Auburn Boat Launch):
5033 22nd Avenue
Brandon, IA 52210
Find us in East-Central Iowa:
From Cedar Rapids: ~40 miles NW
From Des Moines: ~65 miles E
From I-380 (Urbana): ~18 miles W
Mt. Auburn: ~5 miles E
Features
- 467 acre Game Management Area
- Boat ramp (Cedar River) * Under Reconstruction - use at own risk
- Fishing (from shore and river)
- Picnic areas
- Hunting and fishing (in season)
- Hiking trails
- Equestrian trail use area
+ Park managed and patrolled by Ranger Jon Geiger
Closures
Mt. Auburn Boat Launch - Update: The boat launch was destroyed during the 2008 flood. This site is currently in the process of being re-engineered and boat launch will be reopened during Fall 2009. *Use at own risk*