Palo Alto County Boat Ramps, Iowa
Palo Alto County tracks 11 public boat ramps in total, spread across 5 different rivers, creeks and lakes — most notably Des Moines River (4 ramps), Five Island Lake (3 ramps) and North Branch Lizard Creek - Rush Lake (2 ramps). Each listing below shows which waterbody it's on, so you can tell at a glance which ones actually connect.
Sourced from official state and federal agency records, last synced on July 7, 2026. Read more about how we verify this data.
All boat ramps in Palo Alto County
Waterways in Palo Alto County
These are the rivers, creeks and lakes with public boat ramps in Palo Alto County. Ramps on the same waterway don't always sit close together on a map — some of these stretch across the whole county.
Boat ramps in neighboring counties
If Palo Alto County doesn't have what you're looking for, these bordering counties are worth a look too.