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Best boat ramps near Clive

37 boat ramps · 37 ranked · updated 2026-08-16 · 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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Country Club Boulevard Clive
#8 Country Club Boulevard Clive
0.6 mi away
Why 40: public ramp & water access
40Rated
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360th Street Dallas County
#9 360th Street Dallas County
7.9 mi away
Why 40: public ramp & water access
40Rated
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Northwest 94th Avenue Polk County
#10 Northwest 94th Avenue Polk County
9.9 mi away
Why 40: public ramp & water access
40Rated
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Northwest 94th Avenue Polk County
#11 Northwest 94th Avenue Polk County
10.0 mi away
Why 40: public ramp & water access
40Rated
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Mile Long Bridge Polk City
#12 Mile Long Bridge Polk City
10.3 mi away
Why 40: public ramp & water access
40Rated
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Polk City
#13 Polk City
10.4 mi away
Why 40: public ramp & water access
40Rated
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120th Street Madison County
#14 120th Street Madison County
11.4 mi away
Why 40: public ramp & water access
40Rated
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County Park Des Moines
#15 County Park Des Moines
11.7 mi away
Why 40: public ramp & water access
40Rated

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.

How we rank the best boat ramps near Clive

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.

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