You'll find Booneville Access in Van Meter. It's a public boat ramp. It's listed as free to use. Closest alternative: Van Meter Recreation Complex Boat Ramp in Van Meter (3.3 miles).
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Van Meter, IA |
| Launch fee | free |
Our checklist: 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.
Loading guideLaunched here recently? Even a short note on parking or the dock helps the next boater.
Booneville Access is in Van Meter, Iowa. Open the map link to see where Booneville Access sits on the shore.
Booneville Access is marked as free in the map data, though rules can change, so look at the signs when you arrive.
Generally yes. Unload away from the lane and launch quickly.
Van Meter Recreation Complex Boat Ramp in Van Meter (3.3 miles), Raccoon River Park Boat Ramp in West Des Moines (8.2 miles) and Carney Park Boat Ramp in Des Moines (13 miles).
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