Best boat ramps near De Soto
20 boat ramps · 20 ranked · updated 2026-07-27 · off-season
Explore the best boat ramps near De Soto, 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 20 boat ramps · best 15 shown on the map
B⛰
#1
Badger Creek Recreation Area
6.9 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
K⛰
#2
Kinnick-Feller Riverside Park
7.1 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
B⛰
#3
Beaver Lake Wildlife Area
9.5 mi away
Beaver Lake Wildlife Area is a public boat launch on Beaver Lake in Dallas County, Iowa. Snoflo tracks live launch conditions here from the nearest streamflow gauge and buoys…
Why 55: public ramp & water access
55Solid
H⛰
#4
Highway 44 Access
11.5 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
S⛰
#5
Shearer Access
13.7 mi away
Shearer Access is a public boat launch on Middle 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
C⛰
#6
Cowles Access
14.9 mi away
Cowles Access is a public boat launch on Middle Raccoon River in Guthrie County, Iowa. Snoflo tracks live launch conditions here from the nearest streamflow gauge and buoys…
Why 55: public ramp & water access
55Solid
S⛰
#7
Snyder Access
15.4 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
N⛰
#8
Nations Bridge Park
16.1 mi away
Nations Bridge Park is a public boat launch on South Raccoon River in Guthrie County, Iowa. Snoflo tracks live launch conditions here from the nearest streamflow gauge and buoys…
Why 55: public ramp & water access
55Solid
S⛰
#9
Spring Valley Access
19.0 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
P⛰
#10
Puckerbrush Access
Marginal
5.0 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
M⛰
#11
Middle Raccoon River Access
Marginal
10.2 mi away
· Streamflow nearby - South Raccoon River At Redfield· Thunderstorms - stay off the water· Slight Chance T-storms · 78°F · 7 mph wind
Middle Raccoon River Access is a public boat launch on Middle Raccoon River in Dallas County, Iowa. Snoflo tracks live launch conditions here from the nearest streamflow gauge and…
Why 48: live conditions (marginal)
48Rated
R⛰
#12
Redfield Dam
Marginal
10.2 mi away
· Streamflow nearby - South Raccoon River At Redfield· Thunderstorms - stay off the water· Slight Chance T-storms · 78°F · 7 mph wind
Redfield Dam is a public boat launch on Middle 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
N⛰
#13
Northwest 70th Avenue Johnston
Prime
19.1 mi away
· Streamflow nearby - Beaver Creek Near Grimes· Partly Cloudy · 79°F · 6 mph wind
Why 49: live conditions (prime)
49Rated
D⛰
#14
Des Moines Water Works Park
Marginal
19.6 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
P⛰
#15
P - 28 Access
Marginal
19.7 mi away
· Streamflow nearby - Middle Raccoon River At Panora· Thunderstorms - stay off the water· Slight Chance T-storms · 81°F · 7 mph wind
P - 28 Access is a public boat launch on Middle Raccoon River in Guthrie County, Iowa. Snoflo tracks live launch conditions here from the nearest streamflow gauge and buoys…
Why 48: live conditions (marginal)
48Rated
Boat Ramps near De Soto
The De Soto area has 20 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 De Soto
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.