Best boat ramps near Pleasant Hill
30 boat ramps · 30 ranked · updated 2026-07-27 · 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
S⛰
#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
R⛰
#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
B⛰
#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
B⛰
#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
N⛰
#5
Neal Smith Trail Polk County
Prime
7.5 mi away
· Streamflow nearby - Des Moines River Near Saylorville· Partly Cloudy · 79°F · 6 mph wind
Why 49: live conditions (prime)
49Rated
J⛰
#6
Johnston
Prime
8.5 mi away
· Streamflow nearby - Des Moines River Near Saylorville· Partly Cloudy · 79°F · 6 mph wind
Why 49: live conditions (prime)
49Rated
S⛰
#7
Saylorville boat ramp
Prime
9.6 mi away
· Streamflow nearby - Des Moines River Near Saylorville· Partly Cloudy · 79°F · 6 mph wind
Why 49: live conditions (prime)
49Rated
L⛰
#8
Lakeview Main Boat Ramp
Prime
9.8 mi away
· Streamflow nearby - Beaver Creek Near Grimes· Partly Cloudy · 79°F · 6 mph wind
Why 49: live conditions (prime)
49Rated
N⛰
#9
Northwest 70th Avenue Johnston
Prime
10.7 mi away
· Streamflow nearby - Beaver Creek Near Grimes· Partly Cloudy · 79°F · 6 mph wind
Why 49: live conditions (prime)
49Rated
D⛰
#10
Des Moines Water Works Park
Marginal
6.7 mi away
· Streamflow nearby - Raccoon River At Fleur Drive· Thunderstorms - stay off the water· Slight Chance T-storms · 79°F · 6 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 48: live conditions (marginal)
48Rated
B⛰
#11
Birdland Park Boat Launch
Marginal
3.4 mi away
· Streamflow nearby - Des Moines River At 2Nd Avenue· Thunderstorms - stay off the water· Slight Chance T-storms · 79°F · 6 mph wind
Why 44: live conditions (marginal)
44Rated
P⛰
#12
Prospect Road Des Moines
Marginal
4.6 mi away
· Streamflow nearby - Des Moines River At 2Nd Avenue· Thunderstorms - stay off the water· Slight Chance T-storms · 79°F · 6 mph wind
Why 44: live conditions (marginal)
44Rated
K⛰
#13
Kruidenier Trail Des Moines
Marginal
6.0 mi away
· Streamflow nearby - Raccoon River At Fleur Drive· Thunderstorms - stay off the water· Slight Chance T-storms · 79°F · 6 mph wind
Why 44: live conditions (marginal)
44Rated
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.
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.