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Boat Ramps in Iowa

1,164 boat ramps99 counties61 waterbodies

Iowa has 1,164 public boat ramps across 99 counties. Lake ramps make up the large majority, with river also represented. Popular launch waterbodies include Mississippi River (55 ramps), Des Moines River (46 ramps), and West Fork Cedar River (24 ramps). Browse by county below or view all counties to find a launch near you.

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Where are the most boat ramps in Iowa?

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Sorted by number of boat ramps

Dickinson County (47)Polk County (44)Linn County (43)Johnson County (39)Scott County (30)Appanoose County (29)Black Hawk County (29)Jackson County (27)

What waterbodies have boat ramps in Iowa?

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Mississippi River (55)Des Moines River (46)West Fork Cedar River (24)Iowa River (22)Wapsipinicon River (21)Cedar River (20)Missouri River (17)North Raccoon River (15)Clear Lake (11)Maquoketa River (10)

What types of water can you launch on in Iowa?

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Lake (336)River (73)

Free boat ramps in Iowa

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14 confirmed-free boat ramps with no launch fee in Iowa.

What cities have boat ramps in Iowa?

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Cedar Rapids (13)Johnston (13)Council Bluffs (11)Waterloo (11)Lake View (10)Cedar Falls (8)Clear Lake (8)Orleans (8)Polk City (8)Des Moines (7)

Nearby States

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Illinois (1,024)Minnesota (3,792)Missouri (996)Nebraska (432)South Dakota (448)Wisconsin (2,901)