Iowa Boat Launches

• Hard-surface boat ramp — Fishing jetty and accessible pier
• More public access — See the state agency or lake website for all ramps and fees

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• Hard surface boat ramp — Listed by Iowa DNR with boat access, rentals and a fishing jetty; No Size Limit at 5 mph
• More public access — See the state agency or lake website for all ramps and fees

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• More public access — See the Iowa DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees

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• Black Hawk Lake boat ramp — Hard-surface ramp plus carry-down launch; fish cleaning station; no motoring restrictions
• More public access — See the state agency or lake website for all ramps and fees

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• Hard surface boat ramp — Listed by Iowa DNR with boat access; no wake
• More public access — See the state agency or lake website for all ramps and fees

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• More public access — See the Iowa DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees

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• Greencastle ramp — Named by DNR as a wiper stocking site
• Croy Access — Named by DNR as a wiper stocking site
• Tailwater West — Fish cleaning station (2023)
• More public access — See the state agency or lake website for all ramps and fees

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• Hattie Elston Boat Ramp — Named in DNR management notes
• More public access — See the state agency or lake website for all ramps and fees

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• Five Island Lake boat ramp — Hard-surface ramp, accessible pier, beach, camping; no motoring restrictions
• More public access — See the state agency or lake website for all ramps and fees

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• Public boat ramp — Iowa DNR Fish Iowa page lists a hard-surface boat ramp and boat access
• More public access — See the state agency or lake website for all ramps and fees

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• Public boat ramp — Iowa DNR Fish Iowa page lists a hard-surface boat ramp and boat access
• More public access — See the state agency or lake website for all ramps and fees

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• Public boat ramp — Iowa DNR lists a hard-surface ramp and a carry-down launch; a ramp was built at East Turtle Creek in 2015
• More public access — See the state agency or lake website for all ramps and fees

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• Public boat ramp — Iowa DNR Fish Iowa page lists a hard-surface boat ramp and boat access
• More public access — See the state agency or lake website for all ramps and fees

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• Main Boat Ramp — Hard-surface ramp with fish cleaning station
• South Campground boat ramp — Ramp with fish cleaning station
• More public access — See the state agency or lake website for all ramps and fees

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• Hard surface boat ramp — Listed by Iowa DNR; no motoring restrictions
• More public access — See the state agency or lake website for all ramps and fees

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• Hard-surface boat ramp — Listed by DNR; location not given
• More public access — See the state agency or lake website for all ramps and fees

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• Hard-surface boat ramps — DNR lists boat access, rental and hard-surface ramp; individual ramps not named
• Red Rock Marina Ramp — Public boat ramp, Iowa DNR listing; restrooms
• Whitebreast Access — Public boat ramp and water access; Whitebreast Camp (132 sites) nearby has a boat ramp
• Elk Rock A Access — Public boat ramp, Knoxville area, Iowa DNR listing
• Elk Rock B Access — Public boat ramp near Knoxville, Iowa DNR listing
• North Overlook (Red Rock Dam) Ramp — Boat ramp at North Overlook Campground near Pella; part of Red Rock Water Trail; USGS listing
• More public access — See the state agency or lake website for all ramps and fees

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• Hard-surface boat ramp — Fish cleaning stations on north and south sides; fishing jetty and accessible pier
• More public access — See the state agency or lake website for all ramps and fees

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• Hard-surface boat ramp — Fishing jetty, accessible pier and boat rental also listed
• More public access — See the state agency or lake website for all ramps and fees

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• Hard-surface boat ramp — Boat access and boat rental listed
• More public access — See the state agency or lake website for all ramps and fees

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• North and South boat ramps — Hard-surface ramps; fishing jetty and fish cleaning station (no electricity or fresh water)
• More public access — See the state agency or lake website for all ramps and fees

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• Northeast Boat Ramp — Hard-surface ramp, accessible pier, fish cleaning station; no motoring restrictions
• More public access — See the state agency or lake website for all ramps and fees

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• Hard-surface boat ramp — Fishing jetty, accessible pier, fish cleaning station; no-wake speed
• More public access — See the state agency or lake website for all ramps and fees

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• Buck Creek Marina Ramps — High- and low-water ramps; marina retail store sells bait (2014 cruising guide, confirm current status)
• North Boat Ramp — 24-hour access ramp (2014 cruising guide, confirm current status)
• Rathbun Wildlife Management Area Ramp — Public boat ramp and water access, Chariton River arm of Rathbun Lake; USGS listing
• More public access — See the Iowa DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees

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• Hard-surface boat ramp — No-wake rules apply; fishing jetty and fish cleaning station
• More public access — See the state agency or lake website for all ramps and fees

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• Sandpiper Boat Ramp — Day-use area in Polk City with boat ramp, flush toilets, playground, overlook; Iowa DNR listing
• Saylorville Marina Access — Public boat ramp and water access, Polk City; Iowa DNR listing
• Cherry Glen East Ramp — Paved USACE boat ramp near Cherry Glen picnic area, Johnston
• Sycamore Access — Gravel boat ramp, picnic shelter, outhouse; Des Moines River below/at Saylorville; Iowa DNR listing
• More public access — See the Iowa DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees

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• Hard-surface boat ramp — Fishing jetty, restrooms, camping
• More public access — See the state agency or lake website for all ramps and fees

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• Marina boat ramps — Southwest side; fish cleaning station on floating dock
• Bel Aire boat ramp — Restroom installed 2020
• Sunset Park ramp — East shore; shore fishing starts nearby
• More public access — See the state agency or lake website for all ramps and fees

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• Hard-surface boat ramp — Ramp condition listed as useable; boat rental, fishing jetty and fish cleaning station also listed
• More public access — See the state agency or lake website for all ramps and fees

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• Main boat ramp — Hard-surface ramp, docks in at the main ramp; fishing jetty and boat rental also listed
• More public access — See the state agency or lake website for all ramps and fees

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• More public access — See the Iowa DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees

Lake page: map, bait shops, species →