Best boat ramps near Ellsworth

8 boat ramps · 8 ranked · updated 2026-07-17 · off-season

Explore the best boat ramps near Ellsworth, 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 8 of 8 boat ramps · best 15 shown on the map
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Iowa River Access
#1 Iowa River Access
15.8 mi away
Iowa River Access is a public boat launch on Iowa River in Hardin County, Iowa. Snoflo tracks live launch conditions here from the nearest streamflow gauge and buoys, alongside a…
Why 55: public ramp & water access
55Solid
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Briggs Wood Park
#2 Briggs Wood Park Prime
14.2 mi away
· Streamflow nearby - Boone River Near Webster City· Mostly Clear · 70°F
Briggs Wood Park is a public boat launch on Briggs Wood Lake - South in Hamilton County, Iowa. Snoflo tracks live launch conditions here from the nearest streamflow gauge and…
Why 53: live conditions (prime)
53Solid
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Briggs Wood Park
#3 Briggs Wood Park Prime
14.4 mi away
· Streamflow nearby - Boone River Near Webster City· Mostly Clear · 70°F
Briggs Wood Park is a public boat launch on Briggs Wood Lake - North in Hamilton County, Iowa. Snoflo tracks live launch conditions here from the nearest streamflow gauge and…
Why 53: live conditions (prime)
53Solid
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North Peterson Park Access
#4 North Peterson Park Access Prime
16.7 mi away
· Streamflow nearby - South Skunk River Near Ames· Mostly Clear · 71°F
North Peterson Park Access is a public boat launch on South Skunk River in Story County, Iowa. Snoflo tracks live launch conditions here from the nearest streamflow gauge and…
Why 53: live conditions (prime)
53Solid
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Waterbury Circle Ames
#5 Waterbury Circle Ames Prime
18.4 mi away
· Streamflow nearby - South Skunk River Near Ames· Mostly Clear · 71°F
Waterbury Circle in Ames, Iowa offers hand-carry only access to the water—there is no formal boat ramp (concrete, gravel, or dirt) available. The site is suitable for kayaks…
Why 49: live conditions (prime)
49Rated
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West Riverside Road Story County
#6 West Riverside Road Story County Prime
18.7 mi away
· Streamflow nearby - South Skunk River Near Ames· Mostly Clear · 71°F
According to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, the West Riverside Road Boat Ramp in Story County is a concrete boat ramp that provides access to the South Skunk River. It…
Why 49: live conditions (prime)
49Rated
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Little Wall Lake South Access Hamilton County
#7 Little Wall Lake South Access Hamilton County
6.6 mi away
The Little Wall Lake South Access boat ramp in Hamilton County, Iowa is a concrete boat ramp that is 16 feet wide. It services Little Wall Lake, which is a 286-acre lake located…
Why 40: public ramp & water access
40Rated
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River Street 126, Iowa Falls
#8 River Street 126, Iowa Falls
19.3 mi away
River Street 126 in Iowa Falls, Iowa, offers a concrete boat ramp providing easy access to the Iowa River. The site is trailer-friendly, allowing standard vehicle and trailer…
Why 40: public ramp & water access
40Rated

Boat Ramps near Ellsworth

The Ellsworth area has 8 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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