Lew Clarkson Park Boat Ramp, a public boat ramp, is located in Johnston. With 2 lanes, the line moves faster than at a single ramp. From Des Moines it's roughly 7 miles in a straight line. If it's full, Prospect Park Boat Ramp in Des Moines is 5.1 miles away.
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Johnston, IA |
| Park | Lew Clarkson Park |
| Ramps | 2 launch lanes in the map data |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Details: How to launch a boat from a trailer.
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Illustration The classic ramp mistake
A spare snap-handle plug in the glove box, and the full launch checklist that keeps the line moving.
Launch checklist
Illustration Loading the boat
How to winch your boat on in a minute, and the small upgrades that make the drive home safer.
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Lew Clarkson Park Boat Ramp is in Johnston, Iowa. The directions button above routes you to the pin for Lew Clarkson Park Boat Ramp.
Fees for Lew Clarkson Park Boat Ramp are not in the map data; small local ramps are often free, park and Corps ramps often are not.
Generally yes. Unload away from the lane and launch quickly.
Prospect Park Boat Ramp in Des Moines (5.1 miles), Union Park Access 195 in Des Moines (6.5 miles) and Carney Park Boat Ramp in Des Moines (7.2 miles).
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