Walnut Woods State Park A
West Des Moines, Polk County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
- Surface
- Concrete
- Fee
- Free
- Nearest town
- 3 mi from West Des Moines
Raccoon River Boat Ramps
Every public boat ramp and launch on Raccoon River in Iowa, with directions and what to expect when you get there.
6 public launches · 2 with trailer ramps · 2 carry-in kayak/canoe launches · 4 confirmed free
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Before you launch in Iowa
Links go to official Iowa agency pages.
Counties: Polk County, Dallas County
Ramps and launches
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Des Moines Water Works Park
West Des Moines, Polk County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
- Surface
- Concrete
- Fee
- Free
Booneville Access
Van Meter, Dallas County
- Launch
- Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
- Fee
- Free
- Nearest town
- 6 mi from Waukee
Commerce Ledges
West Des Moines, Polk County
- Launch
- Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
- Nearest town
- 4 mi from West Des Moines
Raccoon River Boat Ramp near West Des Moines
West Des Moines, Polk County
- Surface
- Concrete
- Fee
- Free
Raccoon River Boat Ramp near Van Meter
Van Meter, Dallas County
- Nearest town
- 6 mi from Waukee
Other lakes and rivers nearby
- Badger Creek (2)
- Beaver Creek (3)
- Saylorville Lake (16)
- North River (4)
- Mill Slough (2)
- Lake Ahquabi (4)
- Big Creek Lake (10)
- Middle River (Madison County) (6)