Iowa Boat Ramps

Iowa's extensive network of rivers, lakes, and waterways provides year-round boating opportunities across the state, from the Mississippi River to inland lakes and tributaries. With 622 public boat ramps scattered throughout Iowa, boaters have access to diverse launch points with varying amenities, though only 17 ramps offer confirmed free access, while most feature concrete, paved, or gravel surfaces. This directory helps you quickly locate the nearest ramp, check access fees, and find the right launch point for your watercraft and intended destination.

124
Total Ramps
8
Free Access
Name Fee Surface Access
Access 195 — — Public
Airport boat ramp (private) Free — private
Albany Bridge Canoe Access — — Public
Anderson Point Access — — Public
Angler's Point Boat Ramp — — Public
Auburn Canoe Access — — Public
Babcock's Landing Boat Ramp — — Public
Backbone Dam Access — paved yes
Bartlett Boat Ramp — — Public
Bellevue Municipal Boat Landing Free concrete yes
Big Spring Canoe Access — — Public
Boat Landing — — Public
Boat Landing — — Public
Boat Ramp — — Public
Boat Ramp — — Public
Boat Ramp — — Public
Boat Ramp — — Public
Boat Ramp — — Public
Boat Ramp — — Public
Booneville Access Free — yes
Bridgeview Slipway — — Public
Brinker Lake Access — — Public
Canoe Access — — Public
Canoe Access — — Public
Canoe Access — — Public
Canoe Access — — Public
Canoe Access — — Public
Canton Canoe Access — — Public
Cedar River — — Public
City Park Boat Ramp — — Public
Clermont Canoe Access — — Public
Clermont Canoe Access — — Public
Clermont Park Canoe Takeout — — Public
Coralville Lake Marina & Boat Ramp — — Public
Cottage Reserve / Tim's Boat Ramp — — Public
Crescent Pond Boat Ramp — — Public
Curtis Bridge Boat Ramp — — Public
Dix Road Access — — Public
Duffus Landing — — Public
East Dubuque Ramp — — Public
Eldorado Bridge Canoe Access — — Public
Elkader Canoe Access — — Public
Elkader Canoe Takeout — — Public
Ferry Landing Water Access — — Public
Fort Pike Access Free concrete yes
Frieden Park Canoe Access — — Public
Garber Canoe Access — — Public
Gilbertson Park Canoe Access East — — Public
Gilbertson Park Canoe Access West — — Public
Gilbertson Park Narrows Canoe Access — — Public
Gouldsburg Park Canoe Access — — Public
Greencastle Ave North Boat Ramp — — Public
Hills Access Boat Ramp — — Public
Hoefle Dulin Access — — Public
Huntzinger Bridge Canoe Access — — Public
Inkpaduta Access — — Public
Iowa River Access — — Public
Island View Campground Slipway — — Public
Island View Slipway — — Public
Kent Park Boat Ramp — paved yes
Kent Park Boat Ramp Free concrete Public
Laclaire boat ramp — — yes
Lake MacBride Boat Ramp To Reservoir — — Public
Lake MacBride Main Boat Ramp — — Public
Little Sioux Boat Ramp — — Public
Long Point Landing — — Public
Mannatts Landing — — Public
Marina Boat Ramp — — Public
Massey Marina Boat Ramp Free concrete yes
Matsell Bridge Public Access — — Public
Matson Pond Boat Ramp — — Public
McCoy Landing — — Public
Mehaffey Bridge Boat Ramp — — Public
Mid River Marina — — Public
Middle Boat Ramp — concrete yes
Mill Creek Landing Free concrete yes
Millville Canoe Access — — Public
Mon-Maq Dam Walk-in Canoe Landing — — Public
Motor Mill Canoe Access — — Public
Mt. Auburn Boat Launch — — Public
New Albin Landing — — Public
North Boat Ramp — concrete yes
North Shore / Opie Ramp — — Public
North Shore Pontoon Area — — Public
Osterdock Canoe Access — — Public
Paris Access — — Public
Pictured Rocks Boat Landing — — Public
Primitive/South Campground Boat Ramp — — Public
Proctor Boat Ramp — — Public
River Bottom Landing — paved yes
River Junction Boat Ramp — — Public
River Street Ramp — concrete yes
Robert McGlaughlin Easement Access — — Public
Robert's Creek Canoe Access — — Public
Rock River Access — — Public
Rock River Access — — Public
Round Pond Access Boat Ramp — — Public
Sailboat Ramp — — Public
Sand Run Access — — Public
Sandy Beach Boat Ramp — — Public
Scales Point Boat Ramp — — Public
Schmitt Island Boat Ramp Free concrete yes
South Cedar County Park — — Public
Stone City Public Boat Ramp — — Public
Sturgis Ferry Boat Ramp — paved Public
Sugar Bottom Boat Ramp — — Public
Sutliff Access Boat Ramp — — Public
Swan Slough Boat Access — — Public
Tailwater East Boat Ramp — — Public
Tessmer Canoe Access — — Public
Three Elms Access — — Public
Town Bay boat ramp — — Public
Troy Mills Access — — Public
Turkey River Canoe Access — — Public
Turkey River Park Canoe Access — — Public
University of Iowa Sailing Club Boat Ramp — — Public
Valley Bridge Canoe Access — — Public
Wapsipinicon River Access — — Public
West Nishnabotna River Water Trail Access #47 — — yes
West Nishnabotna River Water Trail Access #51 — — yes
West Overlook Boat Ramp — — Public
West Overlook Campground Boat Ramp — — Public
Wildcat Bluff Access — — Public
Yellow River Canoe Access — — Public