Launch Conditions
Good to launchConditions look good for launching.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Sunset 8:52 PM
Live from the National Weather Service, USGS, and NOAA. A guide, not a substitute for official forecasts and your own judgment.
Launch Light & Moon — June 24
local timeWaxing Gibbous (71% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.
Location
Quick Facts: Raccoon River Boat Ramp
| Location | West Des Moines, Iowa |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Raccoon River |
| Access Type | Public |
| Coordinates | 41.542793, -93.733143 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Polk County |
Raccoon River Boat Ramp is a boat launch providing access to Raccoon River in West Des Moines, Iowa at coordinates 41.54279, -93.73314.
Raccoon River Boat Ramp is a boat launch on Raccoon River in West Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa. This page shows 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.
Related: boat ramp near West Des Moines • public launch in Polk County • fishing access on Raccoon River • Iowa boat launch
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Frequently Asked Questions About Raccoon River Boat Ramp
What water does Raccoon River Boat Ramp access?
Raccoon River Boat Ramp provides boat launch access to Raccoon River in West Des Moines, Iowa.
How do I get to Raccoon River Boat Ramp?
Raccoon River Boat Ramp is located at coordinates 41.542793, -93.733143 in West 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
The area surrounding Raccoon River Boat Ramp includes 6 other public boat ramps within 5.1 mi, giving boaters flexibility in choosing their access point.