Raccoon River Park Boat Ramp is a public boat ramp in West Des Moines, IA. There's no launch fee according to the map data. The drive from Des Moines covers roughly 7.4 miles as the crow flies. The next public ramp is Carney Park Boat Ramp in Des Moines, about 4.3 miles away.
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | West Des Moines, IA |
| Water | Raccoon River |
| Park | Raccoon River Park |
| Surface | concrete |
| Launch fee | free |
Raccoon River has 3 more public launches besides Raccoon River Park Boat Ramp. Raccoon River overview
Guide: How to launch a boat from a trailer.
Illustration Bestseller Attwood 7524A7 snap-handle drain plug The forgotten drain plug is the classic ramp mistake. A spare in the glove box saves the day. View on Amazon 
Illustration Top pick Bungee dock lines with quick connect, shock absorbing Clip on in seconds while your partner parks the trailer. The bungee keeps the boat off the dock in wakes. View on Amazon 
Illustration Master Lock trailer coupler lock (fits 1-7/8", 2", 2-5/16") Your trailer sits alone in the ramp lot all day. A coupler lock keeps it where you left it. View on Amazon We haven't tested these ourselves; we chose them by size and specs. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases, at no extra cost to you. Check the current price on Amazon.
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.
Raccoon River Park Boat Ramp is in West Des Moines, Iowa. The directions button above routes you to the pin for Raccoon River Park Boat Ramp.
Raccoon River, in West Des Moines.
According to the map data there is no fee at Raccoon River Park Boat Ramp.
Kayaks are usually fine at Raccoon River Park Boat Ramp as long as trailers can still get through.
Carney Park Boat Ramp in Des Moines (4.3 miles), Gray's Lake Park Boat Ramp in Des Moines (5 miles) and Fort Des Moines Park Boat Ramp in Des Moines (6.8 miles).
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