Best boat ramps near Waukee

38 boat ramps · 38 ranked · updated 2026-07-13 · off-season

Explore the best boat ramps near Waukee, 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 38 boat ramps · best 15 shown on the map
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Kinnick-Feller Riverside Park
#1 Kinnick-Feller Riverside Park
8.0 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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Badger Creek Recreation Area
#2 Badger Creek Recreation Area
8.3 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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Highway 44 Access
#3 Highway 44 Access
10.6 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
#4 Snyder Access
14.0 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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Saylorville Marina Access
#5 Saylorville Marina Access
14.3 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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Big Creek Wildlife Area
#6 Big Creek Wildlife Area
16.9 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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Beaver Lake Wildlife Area
#7 Beaver Lake Wildlife Area
18.0 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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Spring Valley Access
#8 Spring Valley Access
18.1 mi away
Spring Valley 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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Puckerbrush Access
#9 Puckerbrush Access Prime
4.5 mi away
· Streamflow nearby - Raccoon River At Van Meter· Mostly Clear · 67°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 48: live conditions (prime)
48Rated
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Des Moines Water Works Park
#10 Des Moines Water Works Park Prime
11.4 mi away
· Streamflow nearby - Raccoon River At Fleur Drive· Mostly Clear · 66°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 48: live conditions (prime)
48Rated
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Middle Raccoon River Access
#11 Middle Raccoon River Access Prime
17.0 mi away
· Streamflow nearby - South Raccoon River At Redfield· Clear · 64°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 48: live conditions (prime)
48Rated
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Redfield Dam
#12 Redfield Dam Prime
17.0 mi away
· Streamflow nearby - South Raccoon River At Redfield· Clear · 64°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 48: live conditions (prime)
48Rated
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Walnut Woods Drive West Des Moines
#13 Walnut Woods Drive West Des Moines Prime
7.5 mi away
· Streamflow nearby - Raccoon River Near West Des Moines· Mostly Clear · 65°F
Why 45: live conditions (prime)
45Rated
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Raccoon River Park Trail West Des Moines
#14 Raccoon River Park Trail West Des Moines Prime
7.7 mi away
· Streamflow nearby - Raccoon River At 63Rd Street At Des Moines· Mostly Clear · 65°F
Why 45: live conditions (prime)
45Rated
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Northwest 70th Avenue Johnston
#15 Northwest 70th Avenue Johnston Prime
9.8 mi away
· Streamflow nearby - Beaver Creek Near Grimes· Mostly Clear · 64°F
Why 45: live conditions (prime)
45Rated

Boat Ramps near Waukee

The Waukee area has 38 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 Waukee

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.

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