Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (8:24 PM)
- Water level
- 5.94 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 Iowa River
Updated 19 min agoSource: USGS station 05450400 — Iowa River at Steamboat Rock, IA · 3 mi from Iowa River
Launch Light & Moon — August 2
local timeWaning Gibbous (85% illuminated). Good fishing outlook — the moon is approaching a major phase.
Location
Quick Facts: Hills Access Boat Ramp
| Location | Pleasant Valley township, Iowa |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Iowa River |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 41.555099, -91.519426 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Johnson County |
Hills Access Boat Ramp is a public boat launch providing access to Iowa River in Pleasant Valley township, Iowa at coordinates 41.55510, -91.51943.
Hills Access Boat Ramp is a public boat launch on Iowa River in Pleasant Valley township, Johnson County, Iowa. As a public launch it is open to all boaters; state- and county-run ramps like this are typically free or charge only a modest day-use fee. 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.
Related: boat ramp near Pleasant Valley township • public launch in Johnson County • fishing access on Iowa River • Iowa boat launch
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hills Access Boat Ramp
Is Hills Access Boat Ramp free to use?
Yes, Hills Access Boat Ramp is a public boat launch with free access in Pleasant Valley township, Iowa.
What water does Hills Access Boat Ramp access?
Hills Access Boat Ramp provides boat launch access to Iowa River in Pleasant Valley township, Iowa.
How do I get to Hills Access Boat Ramp?
Hills Access Boat Ramp is located at coordinates 41.555099, -91.519426 in Pleasant Valley township, 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 9.3 mi of Hills Access Boat Ramp, providing alternative access points for this area's waters.