Best boat ramps near Hills
36 boat ramps · 36 ranked · updated 2026-07-16 · off-season
Explore the best boat ramps near Hills, 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 36 boat ramps · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
Terry Trueblood Recreation Area
Prime
3.3 mi away
· Streamflow nearby - Iowa River At Iowa City· Patchy Fog · 72°F
Terry Trueblood Recreation Area is a public boat launch on Sand Lake in Johnson County, Iowa. Snoflo tracks live launch conditions here from the nearest streamflow gauge and…
Why 53: live conditions (prime)
53Solid
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#2
Cone Marsh Wildlife Area
14.0 mi away
Cone Marsh Wildlife Area is a public boat launch on Cone Marsh Wildlife Area water in Louisa County, Iowa. Snoflo tracks live launch conditions here from the nearest streamflow…
Why 55: public ramp & water access
55Solid
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#3
Sturgis Ferry Park
Prime
4.4 mi away
· Streamflow nearby - Iowa River At Iowa City· Patchy Fog · 72°F
Sturgis Ferry Park is a public boat launch on Iowa River in Johnson County, Iowa. Snoflo tracks live launch conditions here from the nearest streamflow gauge and buoys, alongside…
Why 53: live conditions (prime)
53Solid
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#4
Cone Marsh Wildlife Area
15.1 mi away
Cone Marsh Wildlife Area is a public boat launch on Cone Marsh Wildlife Area water in Louisa County, Iowa. Snoflo tracks live launch conditions here from the nearest streamflow…
Why 55: public ramp & water access
55Solid
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#5
Lake Macbride State Park
15.2 mi away
Lake Macbride State Park is a public boat launch on Iowa River - Coralville Lake in Johnson County, Iowa. Snoflo tracks live launch conditions here from the nearest streamflow…
Why 55: public ramp & water access
55Solid
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#6
Jolly Rogers
15.9 mi away
Jolly Rogers is a public boat launch on Iowa River - Coralville Lake in Johnson 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
Mid River
15.9 mi away
Mid River is a public boat launch on Iowa River in Johnson 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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#8
Sandy Beach
16.6 mi away
Sandy Beach is a public boat launch on Iowa River - Coralville Lake in Johnson 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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#9
City Park North Dubuque
Prime
6.7 mi away
· Streamflow nearby - Iowa River At Iowa City· Patchy Fog · 72°F
City Park North Dubuque is a public boat launch on Iowa River in Johnson County, Iowa. Snoflo tracks live launch conditions here from the nearest streamflow gauge and buoys…
Why 53: live conditions (prime)
53Solid
H⛰
#10
Hawkeye Wildlife Area
16.7 mi away
Hawkeye Wildlife Area is a public boat launch on Hawkeye Wildlife Area water in Johnson County, Iowa. Snoflo tracks live launch conditions here from the nearest streamflow gauge…
Why 55: public ramp & water access
55Solid
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#11
Curtis Bridge
16.9 mi away
Curtis Bridge is a public boat launch on Iowa River in Johnson 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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#12
Hawkeye Wildlife Area
17.1 mi away
Hawkeye Wildlife Area is a public boat launch on Hawkeye Wildlife Area water in Johnson County, Iowa. Snoflo tracks live launch conditions here from the nearest streamflow gauge…
Why 55: public ramp & water access
55Solid
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#13
Hawkeye Wildlife Area
17.1 mi away
Hawkeye Wildlife Area is a public boat launch on Hawkeye Wildlife Area water in Johnson County, Iowa. Snoflo tracks live launch conditions here from the nearest streamflow gauge…
Why 55: public ramp & water access
55Solid
Boat Ramps near Hills
The Hills area has 36 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 Hills
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.