Best boat ramps near Kelley
28 boat ramps · 28 ranked · updated 2026-07-15 · off-season
Explore the best boat ramps near Kelley, 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 28 boat ramps · best 15 shown on the map
B⛰
#1
Big Creek Wildlife Area
9.4 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
D⛰
#2
Dogwood Ramp
11.7 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
S⛰
#3
Saylorville Marina Access
12.9 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
W⛰
#4
Waterworks Ramp (Downstream)
16.5 mi away
Waterworks Ramp (Downstream) 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…
Why 55: public ramp & water access
55Solid
N⛰
#5
North Peterson Park Access
Prime
11.5 mi away
· Streamflow nearby - South Skunk River Near Ames· Patchy Fog · 68°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
W⛰
#6
West Riverside Road Story County
Prime
9.2 mi away
· Streamflow nearby - South Skunk River Near Ames· Patchy Fog · 68°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
W⛰
#7
Waterbury Circle Ames
Prime
9.5 mi away
· Streamflow nearby - South Skunk River Near Ames· Patchy Fog · 68°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
L⛰
#8
Lakeview Main Boat Ramp
Prime
16.1 mi away
· Streamflow nearby - Beaver Creek Near Grimes· Mostly Clear · 69°F
Why 49: live conditions (prime)
49Rated
S⛰
#9
Saylorville boat ramp
Prime
16.1 mi away
· Streamflow nearby - Des Moines River Near Saylorville· Clear · 70°F
Why 49: live conditions (prime)
49Rated
J⛰
#10
Johnston
Prime
16.6 mi away
· Streamflow nearby - Des Moines River Near Saylorville· Clear · 70°F
Why 49: live conditions (prime)
49Rated
N⛰
#11
Northwest 70th Avenue Johnston
Prime
17.7 mi away
· Streamflow nearby - Beaver Creek Near Grimes· Mostly Clear · 69°F
Why 49: live conditions (prime)
49Rated
N⛰
#12
Neal Smith Trail Polk County
Prime
17.9 mi away
· Streamflow nearby - Des Moines River Near Saylorville· Clear · 70°F
Why 49: live conditions (prime)
49Rated
N⛰
#13
Northwest 150th Avenue Polk County
8.4 mi away
Northwest 150th Avenue in Polk County, Iowa, offers a hand-carry only boat launch with no developed ramp—suitable for kayaks, canoes, or small watercraft. There is no concrete or…
Why 40: public ramp & water access
40Rated
Boat Ramps near Kelley
The Kelley area has 28 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 Kelley
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.