Best boat ramps near Ankeny

30 boat ramps · 30 ranked · updated 2026-07-15 · off-season

Explore the best boat ramps near Ankeny, Iowa — every spot ranked by our conditions-aware Snoflo score: live conditions first, then visitor reviews and logged trips. Click a pin on the map for the score and what's driving it.

Showing the top 15 of 30 boat ramps · best 15 shown on the map
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Saylorville Marina Access
#1 Saylorville Marina Access
7.4 mi away
Saylorville Marina Access is a public boat launch on Big Creek - Saylorville Lake in Polk County, Iowa. Snoflo tracks live launch conditions here from the nearest streamflow gauge…
Why 55: public ramp & water access
55Solid
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Big Creek Wildlife Area
#2 Big Creek Wildlife Area
11.8 mi away
Big Creek Wildlife Area is a public boat launch on Little Creek in Polk County, Iowa. Snoflo tracks live launch conditions here from the nearest streamflow gauge and buoys…
Why 55: public ramp & water access
55Solid
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Runnells Access
#3 Runnells Access
19.6 mi away
Runnells Access is a public boat launch on Des Moines River in Warren County, Iowa. Snoflo tracks live launch conditions here from the nearest streamflow gauge and buoys…
Why 55: public ramp & water access
55Solid
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Des Moines Water Works Park
#4 Des Moines Water Works Park Prime
11.8 mi away
· Streamflow nearby - Raccoon River At Fleur Drive· Clear · 73°F
Des Moines Water Works Park is a public boat launch on North Raccoon River in Polk County, Iowa. Snoflo tracks live launch conditions here from the nearest streamflow gauge and…
Why 53: live conditions (prime)
53Solid
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Johnston
#5 Johnston Prime
5.9 mi away
· Streamflow nearby - Des Moines River Near Saylorville· Clear · 70°F
Why 49: live conditions (prime)
49Rated
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Neal Smith Trail Polk County
#6 Neal Smith Trail Polk County Prime
6.1 mi away
· Streamflow nearby - Des Moines River Near Saylorville· Clear · 70°F
Why 49: live conditions (prime)
49Rated
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Saylorville boat ramp
#7 Saylorville boat ramp Prime
6.8 mi away
· Streamflow nearby - Des Moines River Near Saylorville· Clear · 70°F
Why 49: live conditions (prime)
49Rated
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Lakeview Main Boat Ramp
#8 Lakeview Main Boat Ramp Prime
6.9 mi away
· Streamflow nearby - Beaver Creek Near Grimes· Mostly Clear · 69°F
Why 49: live conditions (prime)
49Rated
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Birdland Park Boat Launch
#9 Birdland Park Boat Launch Prime
8.2 mi away
· Streamflow nearby - Des Moines River At 2Nd Avenue· Clear · 70°F
Why 49: live conditions (prime)
49Rated
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Prospect Road Des Moines
#10 Prospect Road Des Moines Prime
8.2 mi away
· Streamflow nearby - Des Moines River At 2Nd Avenue· Clear · 70°F
Why 49: live conditions (prime)
49Rated
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Northwest 70th Avenue Johnston
#11 Northwest 70th Avenue Johnston Prime
9.1 mi away
· Streamflow nearby - Beaver Creek Near Grimes· Mostly Clear · 69°F
Why 49: live conditions (prime)
49Rated
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Kruidenier Trail Des Moines
#12 Kruidenier Trail Des Moines Prime
11.3 mi away
· Streamflow nearby - Raccoon River At Fleur Drive· Clear · 73°F
Why 49: live conditions (prime)
49Rated
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Raccoon River Park Trail West Des Moines
#13 Raccoon River Park Trail West Des Moines Prime
14.9 mi away
· Streamflow nearby - Raccoon River At 63Rd Street At Des Moines· Mostly Clear · 73°F
Why 49: live conditions (prime)
49Rated
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Walnut Woods Drive West Des Moines
#14 Walnut Woods Drive West Des Moines Prime
15.9 mi away
· Streamflow nearby - Raccoon River Near West Des Moines· Mostly Clear · 69°F
Why 49: live conditions (prime)
49Rated
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Northwest 94th Avenue Polk County
#15 Northwest 94th Avenue Polk County
6.2 mi away
Why 40: public ramp & water access
40Rated

Boat Ramps near Ankeny

The Ankeny area has 30 boat ramps on Snoflo, ranked by live conditions, visitor reviews, and logged trips — so the best, closest options rise to the top.

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