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Best boat ramps near Pleasant Hill

30 boat ramps · 30 ranked · updated 2026-09-25 · off-season

Explore the best boat ramps near Pleasant Hill, 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 30 boat ramps · best 15 shown on the map
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Saylorville Marina Access
#1 Saylorville Marina Access
12.2 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
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Runnells Access
#2 Runnells Access
13.5 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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Bennington Bridge
#3 Bennington Bridge
16.9 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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Big Creek Wildlife Area
#4 Big Creek Wildlife Area
17.4 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
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Des Moines Water Works Park
#5 Des Moines Water Works Park Prime
6.7 mi away
· Streamflow nearby - Raccoon River At Fleur Drive· Mostly Cloudy · 55°F · 5 mph wind
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 45: live conditions (prime)
45Rated
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Birdland Park Boat Launch
#6 Birdland Park Boat Launch Good
3.4 mi away
· Streamflow nearby - Des Moines River At 2Nd Avenue· Showers Likely · 60°F
Why 42: live conditions (good)
42Rated
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Prospect Road Des Moines
#7 Prospect Road Des Moines Good
4.6 mi away
· Streamflow nearby - Des Moines River At 2Nd Avenue· Showers Likely · 60°F
Why 42: live conditions (good)
42Rated
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Kruidenier Trail Des Moines
#8 Kruidenier Trail Des Moines Good
6.0 mi away
· Streamflow nearby - Raccoon River At Fleur Drive· Showers Likely · 60°F
Why 42: live conditions (good)
42Rated
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Lakeview Main Boat Ramp
#9 Lakeview Main Boat Ramp Good
9.8 mi away
· Streamflow nearby - Beaver Creek Near Grimes· Showers · 59°F
Why 42: live conditions (good)
42Rated
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Northwest 70th Avenue Johnston
#10 Northwest 70th Avenue Johnston Good
10.7 mi away
· Streamflow nearby - Beaver Creek Near Grimes· Showers · 59°F
Why 42: live conditions (good)
42Rated
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Neal Smith Trail Polk County
#11 Neal Smith Trail Polk County Good
7.5 mi away
· Streamflow nearby - Des Moines River Near Saylorville· Showers Likely · 60°F
Why 41: live conditions (good)
41Rated
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Johnston
#12 Johnston Good
8.5 mi away
· Streamflow nearby - Des Moines River Near Saylorville· Showers Likely · 60°F
Why 41: live conditions (good)
41Rated
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Southeast Vandalia Drive Pleasant Hill
#13 Southeast Vandalia Drive Pleasant Hill
4.3 mi away
Why 40: public ramp & water access
40Rated
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Saylorville boat ramp
#14 Saylorville boat ramp Good
9.6 mi away
· Streamflow nearby - Des Moines River Near Saylorville· Showers Likely · 60°F
Why 41: live conditions (good)
41Rated
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Raccoon River Park Trail West Des Moines
#15 Raccoon River Park Trail West Des Moines Good
10.9 mi away
· Streamflow nearby - Raccoon River At 63Rd Street At Des Moines· Showers Likely · 60°F
Why 41: live conditions (good)
41Rated

Boat Ramps near Pleasant Hill

The Pleasant Hill area has 30 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 Pleasant Hill

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.

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Daily, as new conditions, reviews, and trips arrive — so "best right now" means right now.

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