Best boat ramps near Monroe

14 boat ramps · 14 ranked · updated 2026-07-15 · off-season

Explore the best boat ramps near Monroe, 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 14 of 14 boat ramps · best 15 shown on the map
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Boxcar Bend
#1 Boxcar Bend
6.3 mi away
Boxcar Bend is a public boat launch on Des Moines River - Lake Red Rock in Marion 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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Cordova
#2 Cordova
8.0 mi away
Cordova is a public boat launch on Des Moines River - Lake Red Rock in Marion 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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Bennington Bridge
#3 Bennington Bridge
8.3 mi away
Bennington Bridge is a public boat launch on Des Moines River - Lake Red Rock in Marion County, Iowa. Snoflo tracks live launch conditions here from the nearest streamflow gauge…
Why 55: public ramp & water access
55Solid
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Elk Rock B Access
#4 Elk Rock B Access
9.5 mi away
Elk Rock B Access is a public boat launch on Des Moines River - Lake Red Rock in Marion County, Iowa. Snoflo tracks live launch conditions here from the nearest streamflow gauge…
Why 55: public ramp & water access
55Solid
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Whitebreast Access
#5 Whitebreast Access
11.2 mi away
Whitebreast Access is a public boat launch on Des Moines River - Lake Red Rock in Marion County, Iowa. Snoflo tracks live launch conditions here from the nearest streamflow gauge…
Why 55: public ramp & water access
55Solid
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Runnells Access
#6 Runnells Access
12.5 mi away
Runnells Access is a public boat launch on Des Moines River in Warren 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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Red Rock Marina Ramp
#7 Red Rock Marina Ramp Prime
11.2 mi away
· Streamflow nearby - Des Moines River Near Pella· Mostly Clear · 69°F
Red Rock Marina Ramp is a public boat launch on Des Moines River - Lake Red Rock in Marion County, Iowa. Snoflo tracks live launch conditions here from the nearest streamflow…
Why 53: live conditions (prime)
53Solid
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Red Rock Marina Ramp
#8 Red Rock Marina Ramp Prime
11.4 mi away
· Streamflow nearby - Des Moines River Near Pella· Mostly Clear · 69°F
Red Rock Marina Ramp is a public boat launch on Des Moines River - Lake Red Rock in Marion County, Iowa. Snoflo tracks live launch conditions here from the nearest streamflow…
Why 53: live conditions (prime)
53Solid
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Red Rock Dam
#9 Red Rock Dam Prime
13.3 mi away
· Streamflow nearby - Des Moines River Near Pella· Mostly Clear · 69°F
Red Rock Dam is a public boat launch on Des Moines River - Red Rock Lake in Marion County, Iowa. Snoflo tracks live launch conditions here from the nearest streamflow gauge and…
Why 53: live conditions (prime)
53Solid
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198th Place Marion County
#10 198th Place Marion County Prime
14.0 mi away
· Streamflow nearby - Des Moines River Near Pella· Mostly Clear · 69°F
Why 49: live conditions (prime)
49Rated
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Marion County
#11 Marion County
8.9 mi away
Why 40: public ramp & water access
40Rated
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Marion County
#12 Marion County
11.3 mi away
Why 40: public ramp & water access
40Rated
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Polk County
#13 Polk County
17.4 mi away
Why 40: public ramp & water access
40Rated
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Polk County
#14 Polk County
18.1 mi away
Why 40: public ramp & water access
40Rated

Boat Ramps near Monroe

The Monroe area has 14 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 Monroe

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?

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