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Best boat ramps near De Soto

20 boat ramps · 20 ranked · updated 2026-08-16 · 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
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Badger Creek Recreation Area
#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
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Kinnick-Feller Riverside Park
#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
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Beaver Lake Wildlife Area
#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
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Highway 44 Access
#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
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Shearer Access
#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
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Cowles Access
#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
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Snyder Access
#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
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Nations Bridge Park
#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
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Spring Valley Access
#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
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120th Street Madison County
#10 120th Street Madison County
6.7 mi away
Why 40: public ramp & water access
40Rated
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360th Street Dallas County
#11 360th Street Dallas County
7.3 mi away
Why 40: public ramp & water access
40Rated
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Country Club Boulevard Clive
#12 Country Club Boulevard Clive
13.1 mi away
Why 40: public ramp & water access
40Rated
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Des Moines Water Works Park
#13 Des Moines Water Works Park Prime
19.6 mi away
· Streamflow nearby - Raccoon River At Fleur Drive· Mostly Cloudy · 71°F · 5 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 36: live conditions (prime)
36Rated
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Puckerbrush Access
#14 Puckerbrush Access Prime
5.0 mi away
· Streamflow nearby - Raccoon River At Van Meter· Mostly Cloudy · 70°F · 5 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 31: live conditions (prime)
31Rated
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Walnut Woods Drive West Des Moines
#15 Walnut Woods Drive West Des Moines Prime
14.7 mi away
· Streamflow nearby - Raccoon River Near West Des Moines· Mostly Cloudy · 71°F · 5 mph wind
Why 32: live conditions (prime)
32Rated

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.

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