Best boat ramps near Prole

17 boat ramps · 17 ranked · updated 2026-07-15 · off-season

Explore the best boat ramps near Prole, 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 17 boat ramps · best 15 shown on the map
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Badger Creek Recreation Area
#1 Badger Creek Recreation Area
9.7 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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Des Moines Water Works Park
#2 Des Moines Water Works Park Prime
14.4 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
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Puckerbrush Access
#3 Puckerbrush Access Prime
15.8 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
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Walnut Woods Drive West Des Moines
#4 Walnut Woods Drive West Des Moines Prime
11.1 mi away
· Streamflow nearby - Raccoon River Near West Des Moines· Mostly Clear · 69°F
Why 49: live conditions (prime)
49Rated
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Raccoon River Park Trail West Des Moines
#5 Raccoon River Park Trail West Des Moines Prime
12.0 mi away
· Streamflow nearby - Raccoon River At 63Rd Street At Des Moines· Mostly Clear · 73°F
Why 49: live conditions (prime)
49Rated
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Kruidenier Trail Des Moines
#6 Kruidenier Trail Des Moines Prime
15.0 mi away
· Streamflow nearby - Raccoon River At Fleur Drive· Clear · 73°F
Why 49: live conditions (prime)
49Rated
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Prospect Road Des Moines
#7 Prospect Road Des Moines Prime
18.0 mi away
· Streamflow nearby - Des Moines River At 2Nd Avenue· Clear · 70°F
Why 49: live conditions (prime)
49Rated
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Birdland Park Boat Launch
#8 Birdland Park Boat Launch Prime
18.1 mi away
· Streamflow nearby - Des Moines River At 2Nd Avenue· Clear · 70°F
Why 49: live conditions (prime)
49Rated
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120th Street Madison County
#9 120th Street Madison County
9.9 mi away
Why 40: public ramp & water access
40Rated
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118th Avenue Warren County
#10 118th Avenue Warren County
11.3 mi away
Why 40: public ramp & water access
40Rated
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360th Street Dallas County
#11 360th Street Dallas County
11.5 mi away
Why 40: public ramp & water access
40Rated
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Pershing Street Warren County
#12 Pershing Street Warren County
12.0 mi away
Why 40: public ramp & water access
40Rated
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County Park Des Moines
#13 County Park Des Moines
12.8 mi away
Why 40: public ramp & water access
40Rated
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Country Club Boulevard Clive
#14 Country Club Boulevard Clive
15.8 mi away
Why 40: public ramp & water access
40Rated
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Southeast Vandalia Drive Pleasant Hill
#15 Southeast Vandalia Drive Pleasant Hill
18.8 mi away
Why 40: public ramp & water access
40Rated

Boat Ramps near Prole

The Prole area has 17 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 Prole

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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