Best boat ramps near Waukee
38 boat ramps · 38 ranked · updated 2026-11-11 · 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
K⛰
#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
B⛰
#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
H⛰
#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
S⛰
#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
S⛰
#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
B⛰
#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
B⛰
#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
S⛰
#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
P⛰
#9
Puckerbrush Access
Good
4.5 mi away
· Streamflow nearby - Raccoon River At Van Meter· Cold - 39 F· Mostly Clear · 39°F · 5 mph wind
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 46: live conditions (good)
46Rated
D⛰
#10
Des Moines Water Works Park
Good
11.4 mi away
· Streamflow nearby - Raccoon River At Fleur Drive· Cold - 40 F· Clear · 40°F · 5 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 46: live conditions (good)
46Rated
M⛰
#11
Middle Raccoon River Access
Good
17.0 mi away
· Streamflow nearby - South Raccoon River At Redfield· Cold - 39 F· Clear · 39°F · 5 mph wind
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 45: live conditions (good)
45Rated
R⛰
#12
Redfield Dam
Good
17.0 mi away
· Streamflow nearby - South Raccoon River At Redfield· Cold - 39 F· Clear · 39°F · 5 mph wind
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 45: live conditions (good)
45Rated
W⛰
#13
Walnut Woods Drive West Des Moines
Good
7.5 mi away
· Streamflow nearby - Raccoon River Near West Des Moines· Cold - 42 F· Mostly Clear · 42°F · 7 mph wind
Why 42: live conditions (good)
42Rated
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.
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.