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Best boat ramps near West Des Moines

34 boat ramps · 34 ranked · updated 2026-08-16 · 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
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Badger Creek Recreation Area
#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
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Saylorville Marina Access
#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
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Kinnick-Feller Riverside Park
#3 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
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Highway 44 Access
#4 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
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Big Creek Wildlife Area
#5 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
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Country Club Boulevard Clive
#6 Country Club Boulevard Clive
4.8 mi away
Why 40: public ramp & water access
40Rated
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County Park Des Moines
#7 County Park Des Moines
7.4 mi away
Why 40: public ramp & water access
40Rated
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360th Street Dallas County
#8 360th Street Dallas County
7.8 mi away
Why 40: public ramp & water access
40Rated
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120th Street Madison County
#9 120th Street Madison County
10.4 mi away
Why 40: public ramp & water access
40Rated
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Southeast Vandalia Drive Pleasant Hill
#10 Southeast Vandalia Drive Pleasant Hill
12.2 mi away
Why 40: public ramp & water access
40Rated
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Northwest 94th Avenue Polk County
#11 Northwest 94th Avenue Polk County
12.6 mi away
Why 40: public ramp & water access
40Rated
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Northwest 94th Avenue Polk County
#12 Northwest 94th Avenue Polk County
12.7 mi away
Why 40: public ramp & water access
40Rated
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Polk City
#13 Polk City
13.6 mi away
Why 40: public ramp & water access
40Rated
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Polk County
#14 Polk County
14.0 mi away
Why 40: public ramp & water access
40Rated
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Mile Long Bridge Polk City
#15 Mile Long Bridge Polk City
14.2 mi away
Why 40: public ramp & water access
40Rated

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.

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