Prospect Park Boat Ramp, a public boat ramp on Des Moines River, is located in Des Moines. The next public ramp is Union Park Access 195 in Des Moines, about 1 mile away.
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Des Moines, IA |
| Water | Des Moines River |
| Park | Prospect Park |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Des Moines River has 2 more public launches besides Prospect Park Boat Ramp. Des Moines River overview
Our checklist: How to launch a boat from a trailer, plus ramp etiquette.
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Illustration Loading the boat
How to winch your boat on in a minute, and the small upgrades that make the drive home safer.
Loading guide Illustration The classic ramp mistake
A spare snap-handle plug in the glove box, and the full launch checklist that keeps the line moving.
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Prospect Park Boat Ramp is in Des Moines, Iowa. Open the map link to see where Prospect Park Boat Ramp sits on the shore.
It gives you access to Des Moines River.
We have no fee details for Prospect Park Boat Ramp, but our guide to launch fees explains what ramps usually cost.
Most likely, if you launch from the side of Prospect Park Boat Ramp and don't block the lane.
Union Park Access 195 in Des Moines (1 mile), Gray's Lake Park Boat Ramp in Des Moines (3.2 miles) and Carney Park Boat Ramp in Des Moines (3.6 miles).
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