Best boat ramps near Grimes
39 boat ramps · 39 ranked · updated 2026-07-16 · off-season
Explore the best boat ramps near Grimes, 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 39 boat ramps · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
Saylorville Marina Access
6.8 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
B⛰
#2
Big Creek Wildlife Area
9.2 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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#3
Highway 44 Access
11.8 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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#4
Kinnick-Feller Riverside Park
12.2 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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#5
Snyder Access
13.3 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
B⛰
#6
Badger Creek Recreation Area
16.0 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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#7
Spring Valley Access
16.7 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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#8
Dogwood Ramp
19.5 mi away
Dogwood Ramp is a public boat launch on Des Moines River in Boone 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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#9
Perry Boat Ramp
19.6 mi away
Perry Boat Ramp 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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#10
Des Moines Water Works Park
Prime
11.5 mi away
· Streamflow nearby - Raccoon River At Fleur Drive· Mostly Clear · 73°F
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 53: live conditions (prime)
53Solid
P⛰
#11
Puckerbrush Access
Prime
11.6 mi away
· Streamflow nearby - Raccoon River At Van Meter· Clear · 71°F
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 53: live conditions (prime)
53Solid
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#12
Northwest 70th Avenue Johnston
Prime
3.6 mi away
· Streamflow nearby - Beaver Creek Near Grimes· Mostly Clear · 75°F
Why 49: live conditions (prime)
49Rated
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#13
Lakeview Main Boat Ramp
Prime
5.6 mi away
· Streamflow nearby - Beaver Creek Near Grimes· Mostly Clear · 75°F
Why 49: live conditions (prime)
49Rated
Boat Ramps near Grimes
The Grimes area has 39 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 Grimes
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.