Best boat ramps near Carlisle

19 boat ramps · 19 ranked · updated 2026-07-27 · off-season

Explore the best boat ramps near Carlisle, 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 19 boat ramps · best 15 shown on the map
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Runnells Access
#1 Runnells Access
6.2 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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Bennington Bridge
#2 Bennington Bridge
10.5 mi away
Bennington Bridge is a public boat launch on Des Moines River - Lake Red Rock in Marion County, Iowa. Snoflo tracks live launch conditions here from the nearest streamflow gauge…
Why 55: public ramp & water access
55Solid
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Boxcar Bend
#3 Boxcar Bend
13.6 mi away
Boxcar Bend is a public boat launch on Des Moines River - Lake Red Rock in Marion County, Iowa. Snoflo tracks live launch conditions here from the nearest streamflow gauge and…
Why 55: public ramp & water access
55Solid
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Des Moines Water Works Park
#4 Des Moines Water Works Park Marginal
11.8 mi away
· Streamflow nearby - Raccoon River At Fleur Drive· Thunderstorms - stay off the water· Slight Chance T-storms · 79°F · 6 mph wind
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 48: live conditions (marginal)
48Rated
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Neal Smith Trail Polk County
#5 Neal Smith Trail Polk County Prime
18.1 mi away
· Streamflow nearby - Des Moines River Near Saylorville· Partly Cloudy · 79°F · 6 mph wind
Why 49: live conditions (prime)
49Rated
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Johnston
#6 Johnston Prime
19.3 mi away
· Streamflow nearby - Des Moines River Near Saylorville· Partly Cloudy · 79°F · 6 mph wind
Why 49: live conditions (prime)
49Rated
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Kruidenier Trail Des Moines
#7 Kruidenier Trail Des Moines Marginal
11.5 mi away
· Streamflow nearby - Raccoon River At Fleur Drive· Thunderstorms - stay off the water· Slight Chance T-storms · 79°F · 6 mph wind
Why 44: live conditions (marginal)
44Rated
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Birdland Park Boat Launch
#8 Birdland Park Boat Launch Marginal
12.4 mi away
· Streamflow nearby - Des Moines River At 2Nd Avenue· Thunderstorms - stay off the water· Slight Chance T-storms · 79°F · 6 mph wind
Why 44: live conditions (marginal)
44Rated
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Prospect Road Des Moines
#9 Prospect Road Des Moines Marginal
13.6 mi away
· Streamflow nearby - Des Moines River At 2Nd Avenue· Thunderstorms - stay off the water· Slight Chance T-storms · 79°F · 6 mph wind
Why 44: live conditions (marginal)
44Rated
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Raccoon River Park Trail West Des Moines
#10 Raccoon River Park Trail West Des Moines Marginal
14.8 mi away
· Streamflow nearby - Raccoon River At 63Rd Street At Des Moines· Thunderstorms - stay off the water· Slight Chance T-storms · 80°F · 7 mph wind
Why 44: live conditions (marginal)
44Rated
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Walnut Woods Drive West Des Moines
#11 Walnut Woods Drive West Des Moines Marginal
15.1 mi away
· Streamflow nearby - Raccoon River Near West Des Moines· Thunderstorms - stay off the water· Slight Chance T-storms · 79°F · 7 mph wind
Why 44: live conditions (marginal)
44Rated
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Polk County
#12 Polk County
5.3 mi away
Why 40: public ramp & water access
40Rated
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Polk County
#13 Polk County
5.6 mi away
Why 40: public ramp & water access
40Rated
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Southeast Vandalia Drive Pleasant Hill
#14 Southeast Vandalia Drive Pleasant Hill
7.3 mi away
Why 40: public ramp & water access
40Rated
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County Park Des Moines
#15 County Park Des Moines
8.0 mi away
Why 40: public ramp & water access
40Rated

Boat Ramps near Carlisle

The Carlisle area has 19 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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