Basswood Recreation Area
Emmetsburg, Palo Alto County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
- Nearest town
- 20 mi from Estherville
Des Moines River (Webster County) Boat Ramps
Every public boat ramp and launch on Des Moines River in Iowa, with directions and what to expect when you get there.
52 public launches · 34 with trailer ramps · 15 carry-in kayak/canoe launches
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Before you launch in Iowa
Links go to official Iowa agency pages.
Counties: Webster County, Boone County, Humboldt County, Polk County, Emmet County, Palo Alto County, Warren County, Dallas County, Pocahontas County
Ramps and launches
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Deception Hollow
Fort Dodge, Webster County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
- Nearest town
- 14 mi from Fort Dodge
Des Moines River Boat Ramp near Boone
Boone, Boone County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
- Nearest town
- 5 mi from Boone
Dogwood Ramp
Boone, Boone County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
- Nearest town
- 6 mi from Boone
Dolliver State Park
Fort Dodge, Webster County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
- Nearest town
- 9 mi from Fort Dodge
Ford Access
Carlisle, Warren County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
- Nearest town
- 9 mi from Pleasant Hill
Graettinger Access
Emmetsburg, Palo Alto County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
- Nearest town
- 12 mi from Estherville
Hwy 210 Access
Madrid, Boone County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
- Nearest town
- 13 mi from Boone
Joe Sheldon Park
Humboldt, Humboldt County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
- Nearest town
- 17 mi from Fort Dodge
Lake Nokomis Boat Ramp
Humboldt, Humboldt County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
- Nearest town
- 16 mi from Fort Dodge
Middle River Access #2
Carlisle, Warren County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
- Nearest town
- 9 mi from Pleasant Hill
Mulroney Recreation Area
Emmetsburg, Palo Alto County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
- Nearest town
- 18 mi from Algona
North Fraser Ramp
Centerville, Boone County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
- Nearest town
- 3 mi from Centerville
North Trail Head
Estherville, Emmet County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
- Nearest town
- 4 mi from Estherville
Oxbow Access
Humboldt, Humboldt County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
- Nearest town
- 17 mi from Fort Dodge
Peterson Access
Estherville, Emmet County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
- Nearest town
- 6 mi from Estherville
River Runner Access
Emmetsburg, Palo Alto County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
- Nearest town
- 17 mi from Algona
Runnells Access
Carlisle, Warren County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
- Nearest town
- 11 mi from Pleasant Hill
Rutland Utility Dam
Humboldt, Humboldt County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
- Nearest town
- 19 mi from Fort Dodge
Sportsman Ramp
Woodward, Boone County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
- Nearest town
- 9 mi from Boone
Sub-1 Ramp
Madrid, Dallas County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
- Nearest town
- 12 mi from Grimes
Willows Access
Humboldt, Humboldt County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
- Nearest town
- 21 mi from Algona
Yellow Banks Access
Carlisle, Polk County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
- Nearest town
- 4 mi from Pleasant Hill
4th Street Bridge
Estherville, Emmet County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
Access 195
Des Moines, Polk County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
Hwy 30 Access
Boone, Boone County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
Lower Dam #1
Fort Dodge, Webster County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
Mike Mickelson Park
Estherville, Emmet County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
Pleasant Hill Boat Ramp
Pleasant Hill, Polk County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
South Fraser Ramp
Centerville, Boone County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
Sycamore Access
Johnston, Polk County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
Upper Dam
Fort Dodge, Webster County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
Waterworks (downstream
Centerville, Boone County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
Waterworks Ramp (upstream)
Centerville, Boone County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
Becker Wildlife Area
Fort Dodge, Webster County
- Launch
- Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
- Nearest town
- 4 mi from Fort Dodge
Carlson Recreation Area
Centerville, Webster County
- Launch
- Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
- Nearest town
- 10 mi from Centerville
Deer Creek Area
Fort Dodge, Webster County
- Launch
- Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
- Nearest town
- 8 mi from Fort Dodge
Des Moines River Dam
Humboldt, Humboldt County
- Launch
- Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
- Nearest town
- 16 mi from Fort Dodge
Hamms Bridge Access
Pocahontas, Pocahontas County
- Launch
- Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
- Nearest town
- 19 mi from Algona
Kalo Bridge Access
Fort Dodge, Webster County
- Launch
- Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
- Nearest town
- 4 mi from Fort Dodge
Lehigh
Fort Dodge, Webster County
- Launch
- Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
- Nearest town
- 11 mi from Fort Dodge
Norton's Ford River Access
Centerville, Boone County
- Launch
- Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
- Nearest town
- 7 mi from Centerville
Sumner Bridge Access
Humboldt, Humboldt County
- Launch
- Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
- Nearest town
- 16 mi from Fort Dodge
Traveler's Park Access
Humboldt, Humboldt County
- Launch
- Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
- Nearest town
- 16 mi from Fort Dodge
Cottonwood Access
Johnston, Polk County
- Launch
- Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
Des Moines River Boat Ramp near Fort Dodge
Fort Dodge, Webster County
- Nearest town
- 11 mi from Fort Dodge
Harriet Street Access
Des Moines, Polk County
- Launch
- Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
Phinney Park Access
Fort Dodge, Webster County
- Launch
- Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
Prospect Park
Des Moines, Polk County
- Launch
- Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
River Hills Access
Estherville, Emmet County
- Launch
- Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
Des Moines River Boat Ramp near Estherville
Estherville, Emmet County
Des Moines River Boat Ramp near Johnston
Johnston, Polk County