Best boat ramps near Slater

10 boat ramps · 10 ranked · updated 2026-06-22 · off-season

Explore the best boat ramps near Slater, 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 10 of 10 boat ramps · best 15 shown on the map
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Saylorville boat ramp
#1 Saylorville boat ramp Good
10.7 mi away
· Streamflow nearby - Des Moines River Near Saylorville· Partly Cloudy · 54°F
Why 39: live conditions (good)
39Rated
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Johnston
#2 Johnston Good
11.0 mi away
· Streamflow nearby - Des Moines River Near Saylorville· Partly Cloudy · 54°F
Why 39: live conditions (good)
39Rated
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Neal Smith Trail Polk County
#3 Neal Smith Trail Polk County Good
12.2 mi away
· Streamflow nearby - Des Moines River Near Saylorville· Partly Cloudy · 54°F
Why 39: live conditions (good)
39Rated
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Lakeview Main Boat Ramp
#4 Lakeview Main Boat Ramp Good
10.6 mi away
· Streamflow nearby - Beaver Creek Near Grimes· Partly Cloudy · 54°F
Why 38: live conditions (good)
38Rated
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Northwest 70th Avenue Johnston
#5 Northwest 70th Avenue Johnston Good
12.5 mi away
· Streamflow nearby - Beaver Creek Near Grimes· Partly Cloudy · 54°F
Why 38: live conditions (good)
38Rated
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Prospect Road Des Moines
#6 Prospect Road Des Moines Prime
16.6 mi away
· Streamflow nearby - Des Moines River At 2Nd Avenue· Partly Cloudy · 55°F
Why 38: live conditions (prime)
38Rated
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Birdland Park Boat Launch
#7 Birdland Park Boat Launch Prime
17.2 mi away
· Streamflow nearby - Des Moines River At 2Nd Avenue· Partly Cloudy · 55°F
Why 38: live conditions (prime)
38Rated
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West Riverside Road Story County
#8 West Riverside Road Story County Good
14.5 mi away
· Streamflow nearby - South Skunk River Near Ames· Partly Cloudy · 54°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 37: live conditions (good)
37Rated
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Kruidenier Trail Des Moines
#9 Kruidenier Trail Des Moines Prime
19.7 mi away
· Streamflow nearby - Raccoon River At Fleur Drive· Partly Cloudy · 55°F
Why 38: live conditions (prime)
38Rated
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Waterbury Circle Ames
#10 Waterbury Circle Ames Good
14.9 mi away
· Streamflow nearby - South Skunk River Near Ames· Partly Cloudy · 54°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 37: live conditions (good)
37Rated

Boat Ramps near Slater

The Slater area has 26 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 Slater

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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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