Best boat ramps near Johnston
37 boat ramps · 37 ranked · updated 2026-07-15 · off-season
Explore the best boat ramps near Johnston, 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 37 boat ramps · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
Saylorville Marina Access
4.3 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
9.1 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
H⛰
#3
Highway 44 Access
16.5 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
K⛰
#4
Kinnick-Feller Riverside Park
16.5 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
17.9 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
18.2 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
Des Moines Water Works Park
Prime
9.1 mi away
· Streamflow nearby - Raccoon River At Fleur Drive· 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⛰
#8
Puckerbrush Access
Prime
15.1 mi away
· Streamflow nearby - Raccoon River At Van Meter· Patchy Fog · 69°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
N⛰
#9
Northwest 70th Avenue Johnston
Prime
1.1 mi away
· Streamflow nearby - Beaver Creek Near Grimes· Mostly Clear · 69°F
Why 49: live conditions (prime)
49Rated
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#10
Lakeview Main Boat Ramp
Prime
1.4 mi away
· Streamflow nearby - Beaver Creek Near Grimes· Mostly Clear · 69°F
Why 49: live conditions (prime)
49Rated
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#11
Saylorville boat ramp
Prime
1.4 mi away
· Streamflow nearby - Des Moines River Near Saylorville· Clear · 70°F
Why 49: live conditions (prime)
49Rated
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#12
Johnston
Prime
2.1 mi away
· Streamflow nearby - Des Moines River Near Saylorville· Clear · 70°F
Why 49: live conditions (prime)
49Rated
N⛰
#13
Neal Smith Trail Polk County
Prime
2.5 mi away
· Streamflow nearby - Des Moines River Near Saylorville· Clear · 70°F
Why 49: live conditions (prime)
49Rated
Boat Ramps near Johnston
The Johnston area has 37 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 Johnston
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.