Best boat ramps near West Des Moines
34 boat ramps · 34 ranked · updated 2026-07-16 · off-season
Explore the best boat ramps near West Des Moines, 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 34 boat ramps · best 15 shown on the map
B⛰
#1
Badger Creek Recreation Area
10.2 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
S⛰
#2
Saylorville Marina Access
14.1 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
D⛰
#3
Des Moines Water Works Park
Prime
4.7 mi away
· Streamflow nearby - Raccoon River At Fleur Drive· Mostly 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
K⛰
#4
Kinnick-Feller Riverside Park
15.1 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
H⛰
#5
Highway 44 Access
17.6 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
B⛰
#6
Big Creek Wildlife Area
18.4 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
P⛰
#7
Puckerbrush Access
Prime
10.8 mi away
· Streamflow nearby - Raccoon River At Van Meter· Clear · 71°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
R⛰
#8
Raccoon River Park Trail West Des Moines
Prime
0.5 mi away
· Streamflow nearby - Raccoon River At 63Rd Street At Des Moines· Mostly Clear · 73°F
Why 49: live conditions (prime)
49Rated
W⛰
#9
Walnut Woods Drive West Des Moines
Prime
1.0 mi away
· Streamflow nearby - Raccoon River Near West Des Moines· Mostly Clear · 71°F
Why 49: live conditions (prime)
49Rated
K⛰
#10
Kruidenier Trail Des Moines
Prime
5.4 mi away
· Streamflow nearby - Raccoon River At Fleur Drive· Mostly Clear · 73°F
Why 49: live conditions (prime)
49Rated
P⛰
#11
Prospect Road Des Moines
Prime
7.2 mi away
· Streamflow nearby - Des Moines River At 2Nd Avenue· Mostly Clear · 73°F
Why 49: live conditions (prime)
49Rated
B⛰
#12
Birdland Park Boat Launch
Prime
8.0 mi away
· Streamflow nearby - Des Moines River At 2Nd Avenue· Mostly Clear · 73°F
Why 49: live conditions (prime)
49Rated
N⛰
#13
Northwest 70th Avenue Johnston
Prime
9.3 mi away
· Streamflow nearby - Beaver Creek Near Grimes· Mostly Clear · 75°F
Why 49: live conditions (prime)
49Rated
Boat Ramps near West Des Moines
The West Des Moines area has 34 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 West Des Moines
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.