Best boat ramps near Cambridge
27 boat ramps · 27 ranked · updated 2026-09-25 · 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 15 of 27 boat ramps · best 15 shown on the map
B⛰
#1
Big Creek Wildlife Area
13.0 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
S⛰
#2
Saylorville Marina Access
13.4 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
D⛰
#3
Dogwood Ramp
19.8 mi away
Dogwood Ramp is a public boat launch on Des Moines River in Boone County, Iowa. Snoflo tracks live launch conditions here from the nearest streamflow gauge and buoys, alongside a…
Why 55: public ramp & water access
55Solid
N⛰
#4
North Peterson Park Access
Good
14.1 mi away
· Streamflow nearby - South Skunk River Near Ames· Mostly Cloudy · 54°F
North Peterson Park Access is a public boat launch on South Skunk River in Story County, Iowa. Snoflo tracks live launch conditions here from the nearest streamflow gauge and…
Why 44: live conditions (good)
44Rated
L⛰
#5
Lakeview Main Boat Ramp
Good
15.7 mi away
· Streamflow nearby - Beaver Creek Near Grimes· Showers · 59°F
Why 42: live conditions (good)
42Rated
N⛰
#6
Northwest 70th Avenue Johnston
Good
17.9 mi away
· Streamflow nearby - Beaver Creek Near Grimes· Showers · 59°F
Why 42: live conditions (good)
42Rated
W⛰
#7
West Riverside Road Story County
Good
13.0 mi away
· Streamflow nearby - South Skunk River Near Ames· Showers Likely · 59°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 41: live conditions (good)
41Rated
W⛰
#8
Waterbury Circle Ames
Good
13.4 mi away
· Streamflow nearby - South Skunk River Near Ames· Showers Likely · 59°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 41: live conditions (good)
41Rated
P⛰
#9
Prospect Road Des Moines
Good
19.9 mi away
· Streamflow nearby - Des Moines River At 2Nd Avenue· Showers Likely · 60°F
Why 42: live conditions (good)
42Rated
J⛰
#10
Johnston
Good
15.5 mi away
· Streamflow nearby - Des Moines River Near Saylorville· Showers Likely · 60°F
Why 41: live conditions (good)
41Rated
S⛰
#11
Saylorville boat ramp
Good
15.7 mi away
· Streamflow nearby - Des Moines River Near Saylorville· Showers Likely · 60°F
Why 41: live conditions (good)
41Rated
2⛰
#12
250th Street Story County
10.8 mi away
250th Street in Story County, Iowa, provides a hand-carry-only water access point along the South Skunk River. There is no developed ramp—no concrete, gravel, or dirt launch—so it…
Why 40: public ramp & water access
40Rated
2⛰
#13
255th Street Story County
10.8 mi away
255th Street in Story County, Iowa, offers a hand-carry only boat launch with no developed ramp—suitable for kayaks or canoes. There is no formal concrete or gravel ramp, and…
Why 40: public ramp & water access
40Rated
Boat Ramps near Cambridge
The Cambridge area has 27 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.
How often does it update?
Daily, as new conditions, reviews, and trips arrive — so "best right now" means right now.
What do the numbers on the map mean?
Each pin shows that spot's current Snoflo score; tap it for the breakdown and a link to the full report.