Best boat ramps near Downs

9 boat ramps · 9 ranked · updated 2026-07-13 · off-season

Explore the best boat ramps near Downs, Kansas — 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 9 of 9 boat ramps · best 15 shown on the map
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Waconda-North Fork
#1 Waconda-North Fork
4.7 mi away
Waconda-North Fork is a public boat launch on North Fork Solomon River in Mitchell County, Kansas. Snoflo tracks live launch conditions here from the nearest streamflow gauge and…
Why 55: public ramp & water access
55Solid
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Waconda-Carr Creek
#2 Waconda-Carr Creek
7.1 mi away
Waconda-Carr Creek is a public boat launch on South Fork Solomon River in Mitchell County, Kansas. Snoflo tracks live launch conditions here from the nearest streamflow gauge and…
Why 55: public ramp & water access
55Solid
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Waconda-Granite Creek
#3 Waconda-Granite Creek
9.3 mi away
Waconda-Granite Creek is a public boat launch on Solomon River - Glen Elder Reservoir in Mitchell County, Kansas. Snoflo tracks live launch conditions here from the nearest…
Why 55: public ramp & water access
55Solid
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Waconda-State Park
#4 Waconda-State Park
11.6 mi away
Waconda-State Park is a public boat launch on Solomon River - Glen Elder Reservoir in Mitchell County, Kansas. Snoflo tracks live launch conditions here from the nearest…
Why 55: public ramp & water access
55Solid
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Jewell State Fishing Lake
#5 Jewell State Fishing Lake
19.3 mi away
Jewell State Fishing Lake is a public boat launch on Jewell State Fishing Lake in Jewell County, Kansas. Snoflo tracks live launch conditions here from the nearest streamflow…
Why 55: public ramp & water access
55Solid
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130 Mitchell County
#6 130 Mitchell County
7.3 mi away
130 Mitchell County in Kansas offers a gravel boat ramp suitable for trailer launching under normal conditions. The site is accessible by standard vehicles—4x4 is not required…
Why 40: public ramp & water access
40Rated
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Mitchell County
#7 Mitchell County Prime
12.5 mi away
· Streamflow nearby - Solomon R Nr Glen Elder· Patchy Fog · 67°F · 5 mph wind
Mitchell County, Kansas, offers several boat launch sites, primarily centered around Waconda Lake (Glen Elder Reservoir). The main launch areas, such as at Glen Elder State Park…
Why 41: live conditions (prime)
41Rated
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Mitchell County
#8 Mitchell County Prime
12.6 mi away
· Streamflow nearby - Solomon R Nr Glen Elder· Patchy Fog · 67°F · 5 mph wind
Mitchell County, Kansas offers several boat launch options, primarily around Waconda Lake (Glen Elder Reservoir), the main water body in the area. The lake features multiple…
Why 41: live conditions (prime)
41Rated
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150 Mitchell County
#9 150 Mitchell County
9.0 mi away
150 Mitchell County, located in Kansas near coordinates 39.4752, -98.3951, offers a gravel ramp suitable for small boats. The site is trailer-friendly, allowing vehicle access…
Why 40: public ramp & water access
40Rated

Boat Ramps near Downs

The Downs area has 9 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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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.

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