Best boat ramps near Cambridge

8 boat ramps · 8 ranked · updated 2026-06-22 · off-season

Explore the best boat ramps near Cambridge, 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 8 of 8 boat ramps · best 15 shown on the map
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Johnston
#1 Johnston Good
15.5 mi away
· Streamflow nearby - Des Moines River Near Saylorville· Partly Cloudy · 54°F
Why 39: live conditions (good)
39Rated
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Saylorville boat ramp
#2 Saylorville boat ramp Good
15.7 mi away
· Streamflow nearby - Des Moines River Near Saylorville· Partly Cloudy · 54°F
Why 39: live conditions (good)
39Rated
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Neal Smith Trail Polk County
#3 Neal Smith Trail Polk County Good
16.5 mi away
· Streamflow nearby - Des Moines River Near Saylorville· Partly Cloudy · 54°F
Why 39: live conditions (good)
39Rated
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Lakeview Main Boat Ramp
#4 Lakeview Main Boat Ramp Good
15.7 mi away
· Streamflow nearby - Beaver Creek Near Grimes· Partly Cloudy · 54°F
Why 38: live conditions (good)
38Rated
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Northwest 70th Avenue Johnston
#5 Northwest 70th Avenue Johnston Good
17.9 mi away
· Streamflow nearby - Beaver Creek Near Grimes· Partly Cloudy · 54°F
Why 38: live conditions (good)
38Rated
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West Riverside Road Story County
#6 West Riverside Road Story County Good
13.0 mi away
· Streamflow nearby - South Skunk River Near Ames· Partly Cloudy · 54°F
According to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, the West Riverside Road Boat Ramp in Story County is a concrete boat ramp that provides access to the South Skunk River. It…
Why 37: live conditions (good)
37Rated
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Waterbury Circle Ames
#7 Waterbury Circle Ames Good
13.4 mi away
· Streamflow nearby - South Skunk River Near Ames· Partly Cloudy · 54°F
Waterbury Circle in Ames, Iowa offers hand-carry only access to the water—there is no formal boat ramp (concrete, gravel, or dirt) available. The site is suitable for kayaks…
Why 37: live conditions (good)
37Rated
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Prospect Road Des Moines
#8 Prospect Road Des Moines Prime
19.9 mi away
· Streamflow nearby - Des Moines River At 2Nd Avenue· Partly Cloudy · 55°F
Why 38: live conditions (prime)
38Rated

Boat Ramps near Cambridge

The Cambridge area has 23 boat ramps on Snoflo, ranked by live conditions, visitor reviews, and logged trips — so the best, closest options rise to the top.

How we rank the best boat ramps near Cambridge

How are these boat ramps ranked?

Each gets a daily Snoflo score blending live conditions, visitor review ratings, and logged trips. The order reflects what's best right now and re-ranks every day.

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