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Best boat ramps near Van Meter

23 boat ramps · 23 ranked · updated 2026-11-05 · off-season

Explore the best boat ramps near Van Meter, 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 23 boat ramps · best 15 shown on the map
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Badger Creek Recreation Area
#1 Badger Creek Recreation Area
0.2 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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Kinnick-Feller Riverside Park
#2 Kinnick-Feller Riverside Park
11.7 mi away
Kinnick-Feller Riverside Park is a public boat launch on North Raccoon River in Dallas County, Iowa. Snoflo tracks live launch conditions here from the nearest streamflow gauge…
Why 55: public ramp & water access
55Solid
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Beaver Lake Wildlife Area
#3 Beaver Lake Wildlife Area
15.8 mi away
Beaver Lake Wildlife Area is a public boat launch on Beaver Lake in Dallas 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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Highway 44 Access
#4 Highway 44 Access
15.9 mi away
Highway 44 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 55: public ramp & water access
55Solid
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Snyder Access
#5 Snyder Access
19.8 mi away
Snyder 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 55: public ramp & water access
55Solid
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120th Street Madison County
#6 120th Street Madison County
0.1 mi away
Why 40: public ramp & water access
40Rated
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360th Street Dallas County
#7 360th Street Dallas County
3.5 mi away
Why 40: public ramp & water access
40Rated
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Country Club Boulevard Clive
#8 Country Club Boulevard Clive
10.8 mi away
Why 40: public ramp & water access
40Rated
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County Park Des Moines
#9 County Park Des Moines
16.0 mi away
Why 40: public ramp & water access
40Rated
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Puckerbrush Access
#10 Puckerbrush Access Fair
6.5 mi away
· Streamflow nearby - Raccoon River At Van Meter· Windy - 21 mph· Slight Chance Showers · 45°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 37: live conditions (fair)
37Rated
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Des Moines Water Works Park
#11 Des Moines Water Works Park Fair
14.9 mi away
· Streamflow nearby - Raccoon River At Fleur Drive· Windy - 22 mph· Slight Chance Showers · 48°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 37: live conditions (fair)
37Rated
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Middle Raccoon River Access
#12 Middle Raccoon River Access Fair
16.9 mi away
· Streamflow nearby - South Raccoon River At Redfield· Windy - 20 mph· Slight Chance Showers · 47°F
Middle Raccoon River Access is a public boat launch on Middle Raccoon River in Dallas County, Iowa. Snoflo tracks live launch conditions here from the nearest streamflow gauge and…
Why 37: live conditions (fair)
37Rated
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Redfield Dam
#13 Redfield Dam Fair
16.9 mi away
· Streamflow nearby - South Raccoon River At Redfield· Windy - 20 mph· Slight Chance Showers · 47°F
Redfield Dam is a public boat launch on Middle Raccoon River in Dallas County, Iowa. Snoflo tracks live launch conditions here from the nearest streamflow gauge and buoys…
Why 37: live conditions (fair)
37Rated
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Raccoon River Park Trail West Des Moines
#14 Raccoon River Park Trail West Des Moines Good
10.7 mi away
· Streamflow nearby - Raccoon River At 63Rd Street At Des Moines· Breezy - 18 mph· Chance Drizzle · 45°F
Why 35: live conditions (good)
35Rated
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Walnut Woods Drive West Des Moines
#15 Walnut Woods Drive West Des Moines Fair
9.7 mi away
· Streamflow nearby - Raccoon River Near West Des Moines· Windy - 20 mph· Chance Drizzle · 45°F
Why 34: live conditions (fair)
34Rated

Boat Ramps near Van Meter

The Van Meter area has 23 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 Van Meter

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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