Best boat ramps near Clive

37 boat ramps · 37 ranked · updated 2026-07-27 · off-season

Explore the best boat ramps near Clive, 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 37 boat ramps · best 15 shown on the map
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Saylorville Marina Access
#1 Saylorville Marina Access
10.9 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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Badger Creek Recreation Area
#2 Badger Creek Recreation Area
11.3 mi away
Badger Creek Recreation Area is a public boat launch on Badger Creek East in Madison 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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Kinnick-Feller Riverside Park
#3 Kinnick-Feller Riverside Park
11.6 mi away
Kinnick-Feller Riverside Park is a public boat launch on North Raccoon River in Dallas County, Iowa. Snoflo tracks live launch conditions here from the nearest streamflow gauge…
Why 55: public ramp & water access
55Solid
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Highway 44 Access
#4 Highway 44 Access
13.3 mi away
Highway 44 Access is a public boat launch on North Raccoon River in Dallas 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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Big Creek Wildlife Area
#5 Big Creek Wildlife Area
14.4 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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Snyder Access
#6 Snyder Access
16.0 mi away
Snyder Access is a public boat launch on North Raccoon River in Dallas 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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Spring Valley Access
#7 Spring Valley Access
19.9 mi away
Spring Valley Access is a public boat launch on North Raccoon River in Dallas 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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Northwest 70th Avenue Johnston
#8 Northwest 70th Avenue Johnston Prime
6.1 mi away
· Streamflow nearby - Beaver Creek Near Grimes· Partly Cloudy · 79°F · 6 mph wind
Why 49: live conditions (prime)
49Rated
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Neal Smith Trail Polk County
#9 Neal Smith Trail Polk County Prime
8.2 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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Lakeview Main Boat Ramp
#10 Lakeview Main Boat Ramp Prime
8.3 mi away
· Streamflow nearby - Beaver Creek Near Grimes· Partly Cloudy · 79°F · 6 mph wind
Why 49: live conditions (prime)
49Rated
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Saylorville boat ramp
#11 Saylorville boat ramp Prime
8.3 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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Johnston
#12 Johnston Prime
8.7 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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Des Moines Water Works Park
#13 Des Moines Water Works Park Marginal
8.0 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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Puckerbrush Access
#14 Puckerbrush Access Marginal
8.7 mi away
· Streamflow nearby - Raccoon River At Van Meter· Thunderstorms - stay off the water· Slight Chance T-storms · 79°F · 6 mph wind
Puckerbrush Access is a public boat launch on North Raccoon River in Dallas County, Iowa. Snoflo tracks live launch conditions here from the nearest streamflow gauge and buoys…
Why 48: live conditions (marginal)
48Rated
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Raccoon River Park Trail West Des Moines
#15 Raccoon River Park Trail West Des Moines Marginal
5.4 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

Boat Ramps near Clive

The Clive area has 37 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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