Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (8:32 PM)
- Water level
- 9.66 ft
Live from the National Weather Service, USGS, and NOAA. A guide, not a substitute for official forecasts and your own judgment.
Live Water Conditions on Des Moines River
Updated 1 hr agoSource: USGS station 05475350 — DES MOINES RIVER ABOVE WINDOM, MN · 10 mi from Des Moines River
Launch Light & Moon — August 1
local timeWaning Gibbous (86% illuminated). Good fishing outlook — the moon is approaching a major phase.
Location
Quick Facts: Access 195
| Location | Des Moines, Iowa |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Des Moines River |
| Access Type | Public |
| Coordinates | 41.610075, -93.611450 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Polk County |
Access 195 is a boat launch providing access to Des Moines River in Des Moines, Iowa at coordinates 41.61007, -93.61145.
Access 195 is a boat launch on Des Moines River in Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa. This page shows live USGS water level and temperature, sunrise, sunset, and moon-phase times for the launch, updated automatically. There are 6 other mapped boat ramps within about 15 miles if conditions here aren't right.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Access 195
What water does Access 195 access?
Access 195 provides boat launch access to Des Moines River in Des Moines, Iowa.
How do I get to Access 195?
Access 195 is located at coordinates 41.610075, -93.611450 in Des Moines, Iowa. Use the "Get Directions" buttons on this page to navigate with Google Maps or Apple Maps.
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Alternative Boat Launches Nearby
6 additional boat launches are located within 6.1 mi of Access 195, providing alternative access points for this area's waters.