Belle Plane Access
Belle Plaine, Iowa County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
- Nearest town
- 25 mi from Vinton
Iowa River (Hardin County) Boat Ramps
Every public boat ramp and launch on Iowa River in Iowa, with directions and what to expect when you get there.
91 public launches · 33 with trailer ramps · 55 carry-in kayak/canoe launches
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Before you launch in Iowa
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Counties: Hardin County, Johnson County, Wright County, Iowa County, Marshall County, Tama County, Franklin County
Ramps and launches
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Chelsea Boat Ramp
Belle Plaine, Tama County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
- Nearest town
- 20 mi from Grinnell
City Park
Iowa City, Johnson County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
- Surface
- Paved
Duffus Landing
Tama, Tama County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
- Nearest town
- 19 mi from Grinnell
Gateway Park North Lake
Marengo, Iowa County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
- Nearest town
- 25 mi from Vinton
Gateway Park and Preserve
Marengo, Iowa County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
- Nearest town
- 25 mi from Vinton
Greencastle Ave North Boat Ramp
Tiffin, Johnson County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
- Nearest town
- 7 mi from North Liberty
Hawkeye Wildlife area #4
Walford, Johnson County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
- Nearest town
- 10 mi from North Liberty
Hawkeye Wildlife area #5
Tiffin, Johnson County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
- Nearest town
- 7 mi from North Liberty
Hills Access Boat Ramp
Riverside, Johnson County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
- Nearest town
- 7 mi from Iowa City
Iowa River Access #1
Eldora, Hardin County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
- Nearest town
- 14 mi from Iowa Falls
Iowa River Access #2
Eldora, Hardin County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
- Nearest town
- 14 mi from Iowa Falls
Iowa River Access #3
Eldora, Hardin County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
- Nearest town
- 14 mi from Iowa Falls
Iowa River Access #4
Oakland, Hardin County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
- Nearest town
- 7 mi from Iowa Falls
Iowa River Boat Ramp
Eldora, Hardin County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
- Nearest town
- 14 mi from Iowa Falls
Koszta Access
Belle Plaine, Iowa County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
- Nearest town
- 24 mi from Vinton
Lake MacBride State Park
North Liberty, Johnson County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
- Nearest town
- 3 mi from North Liberty
Long Point Landing
Tama, Tama County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
- Nearest town
- 19 mi from Grinnell
Mannatts Landing
Tama, Tama County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
- Nearest town
- 16 mi from Grinnell
McCoy Landing
Toledo, Tama County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
- Nearest town
- 10 mi from Marshalltown
River Junction Boat Ramp #1
Lone Tree, Johnson County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
- Nearest town
- 12 mi from Iowa City
River Junction Boat Ramp #2
Lone Tree, Johnson County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
- Nearest town
- 12 mi from Iowa City
Sturgis Ferry Boat Ramp
Iowa City, Johnson County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
- Surface
- Paved
Three Bridges Park
Marshalltown, Marshall County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
- Nearest town
- 5 mi from Marshalltown
Timmons Grove Park
Marshalltown, Marshall County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
- Nearest town
- 6 mi from Marshalltown
Trailwater East
Iowa City, Johnson County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
- Nearest town
- 4 mi from Iowa City
West Overlook Campground Boat Ramp
North Liberty, Johnson County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
- Nearest town
- 3 mi from North Liberty
Dougans Landing #1
Iowa Falls, Hardin County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
Dougans Landing #2
Iowa Falls, Hardin County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
Edgewood Park
Coralville, Johnson County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
Mehaffey Bridge
North Liberty, Johnson County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
Riverview Park #2
Marshalltown, Marshall County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
Riverview Park #3
Marshalltown, Marshall County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
Alden Boat Club/ City Park
Oakland, Hardin County
- Launch
- Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
- Nearest town
- 6 mi from Iowa Falls
Alden Canoe Access
Oakland, Hardin County
- Launch
- Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
- Nearest town
- 6 mi from Iowa Falls
Alden City Access
Oakland, Hardin County
- Launch
- Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
- Nearest town
- 6 mi from Iowa Falls
Amana Colonies Water Diversion Dam
Marengo, Iowa County
- Launch
- Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
- Nearest town
- 26 mi from Vinton
Arney Bend Wildlife Area
Marshalltown, Marshall County
- Launch
- Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
- Nearest town
- 9 mi from Marshalltown
Bessman-Kemp Park
Oakland, Hardin County
- Launch
- Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
- Nearest town
- 7 mi from Iowa Falls
Big Bend Are
Marengo, Iowa County
- Launch
- Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
- Nearest town
- 26 mi from Vinton
Biglow Park
Oakland, Hardin County
- Launch
- Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
- Nearest town
- 8 mi from Iowa Falls
Bingham Park
Belmond, Wright County
- Launch
- Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
- Nearest town
- 22 mi from Webster City
Cambier River Bend
Belmond, Wright County
- Launch
- Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
- Nearest town
- 24 mi from Webster City
Cottonwood Banks
Marengo, Iowa County
- Launch
- Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
- Nearest town
- 25 mi from Vinton
Cross' Ford
Iowa Falls, Hardin County
- Launch
- Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
- Nearest town
- 4 mi from Iowa Falls
Curtis Bridge Boat Ramp
North Liberty, Johnson County
- Launch
- Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
- Nearest town
- 5 mi from North Liberty
Daisy Long Memorial Park
Eldora, Hardin County
- Launch
- Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
- Nearest town
- 15 mi from Marshalltown
David Bates Memorial Park
Eldora, Hardin County
- Launch
- Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
- Nearest town
- 17 mi from Marshalltown
Dows Park
Oakland, Wright County
- Launch
- Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
- Nearest town
- 17 mi from Iowa Falls
Eagle City Access
Iowa Falls, Hardin County
- Launch
- Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
- Nearest town
- 6 mi from Iowa Falls
Fallen Rock
Eldora, Hardin County
- Launch
- Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
- Nearest town
- 12 mi from Iowa Falls
Falling Rock Access
Eldora, Hardin County
- Launch
- Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
- Nearest town
- 12 mi from Iowa Falls
Furrow Access
Marshalltown, Marshall County
- Launch
- Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
- Nearest town
- 3 mi from Marshalltown
George Elder Woods
Belmond, Wright County
- Launch
- Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
- Nearest town
- 25 mi from Clear Lake
Grammer Grove Wildlife Area
Conrad, Marshall County
- Launch
- Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
- Nearest town
- 11 mi from Marshalltown
Groom Wildlife Area
Oakland, Wright County
- Launch
- Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
- Nearest town
- 19 mi from Iowa Falls
Hardin City Access
Eldora, Hardin County
- Launch
- Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
- Nearest town
- 8 mi from Iowa Falls
Headquarters Segment
Eldora, Hardin County
- Launch
- Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
- Nearest town
- 8 mi from Iowa Falls
Holland Access
Marshalltown, Marshall County
- Launch
- Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
- Nearest town
- 6 mi from Marshalltown
Horse Grove
Belmond, Wright County
- Launch
- Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
- Nearest town
- 22 mi from Webster City
Ilco Park Dam
Oakland, Hardin County
- Launch
- Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
- Nearest town
- 6 mi from Iowa Falls
Iowa River Natural Resource Area
Belle Plaine, Tama County
- Launch
- Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
- Nearest town
- 20 mi from Grinnell
Leverton Wilderness
Eldora, Hardin County
- Launch
- Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
- Nearest town
- 10 mi from Iowa Falls
Mann Wilderness
Ackley, Hardin County
- Launch
- Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
- Nearest town
- 9 mi from Iowa Falls
Oakland-Iowa River Conservation Area
Oakland, Franklin County
- Launch
- Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
- Nearest town
- 12 mi from Iowa Falls
Otter Creek Marsh #1
Tama, Tama County
- Launch
- Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
- Nearest town
- 19 mi from Grinnell
Oxbow Segment
Eldora, Hardin County
- Launch
- Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
- Nearest town
- 9 mi from Iowa Falls
Pikes Timber
Belmond, Wright County
- Launch
- Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
- Nearest town
- 23 mi from Webster City
Pine Lake State Park
Eldora, Hardin County
- Launch
- Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
- Nearest town
- 14 mi from Iowa Falls
Pineridge Recreation Area
Eldora, Hardin County
- Launch
- Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
- Nearest town
- 12 mi from Iowa Falls
Popejoy Conservation Park
Oakland, Franklin County
- Launch
- Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
- Nearest town
- 10 mi from Iowa Falls
Randolph Area
Belle Plaine, Iowa County
- Launch
- Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
- Nearest town
- 25 mi from Vinton
River Park #2
Belmond, Wright County
- Launch
- Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
- Nearest town
- 24 mi from Clear Lake
Snarl Street Wildlife Area
Belmond, Wright County
- Launch
- Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
- Nearest town
- 22 mi from Webster City
Steamboat Rock - Tower Rock
Eldora, Hardin County
- Launch
- Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
- Nearest town
- 12 mi from Iowa Falls
Steamboat Rock Launch
Eldora, Hardin County
- Launch
- Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
- Nearest town
- 12 mi from Iowa Falls
Sylvan Hill
Eldora, Hardin County
- Launch
- Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
- Nearest town
- 8 mi from Iowa Falls
Toft Wildlife ARea
Oakland, Franklin County
- Launch
- Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
- Nearest town
- 16 mi from Iowa Falls
Vanderlip Access
Oakland, Wright County
- Launch
- Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
- Nearest town
- 17 mi from Iowa Falls
Whitetail Flats
Oakland, Wright County
- Launch
- Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
- Nearest town
- 14 mi from Iowa Falls
Assembly Ground Park
Iowa Falls, Hardin County
- Launch
- Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
Burlington Street Dam
Iowa City, Johnson County
- Launch
- Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
Canoe Launching
Iowa Falls, Hardin County
- Launch
- Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
Fitz river Bend Park
Iowa Falls, Hardin County
- Launch
- Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
Iowa River Boat Ramp near Belle Plaine
Belle Plaine, Iowa County
- Nearest town
- 25 mi from Vinton
Nicholson Ford Access
Marshalltown, Marshall County
- Launch
- Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
Old UI Boathouse
Iowa City, Johnson County
- Launch
- Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
Proctor Boat Ramp
Walford, Johnson County
- Nearest town
- 9 mi from North Liberty
Water Plant
Coralville, Johnson County
- Launch
- Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
Weaver's Cove
Iowa Falls, Hardin County
- Launch
- Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
Iowa River Boat Ramp near Iowa Falls
Iowa Falls, Hardin County