City: Madrid, IA
County: Dallas County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 41.84950189, -93.85078338
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Nearby Gauge Conditions
Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Runs on Des Moines River
1 run
There are no whitewater runs within 50 miles of this access site.
These whitewater runs are on the same river but located more than 50 miles from this access site.
Difficulty Classes
I Easy
II Novice
III Intermediate
IV Advanced
V Expert/Extreme
VI Unrunnable
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater
About This Access Site
**Location & Access:** Sub-1 Ramp is a boat launch located near Madrid in Dallas County, providing access to the Des Moines River. This takeout point serves paddlers and boaters navigating this section of the river and connects to the broader Des Moines River water trail system.
**Nearby Recreation:** The ramp's location offers proximity to Saylorville Lake, a major 26,000-acre reservoir that stretches over 50 miles up the Des Moines River Valley, providing additional paddling and boating opportunities. The area supports fishing, hunting, and recreational boating activities typical of central Iowa's river corridors.
**Planning Your Visit:** Before launching, check current water conditions and river levels. Contact local authorities or recreation offices for specific information about ramp conditions, parking availability, and any seasonal access restrictions. The Des Moines River in this region offers opportunities for both paddling and motorized boating, making it suitable for kayaks, canoes, and recreational watercraft.
**Nearby Recreation:** The ramp's location offers proximity to Saylorville Lake, a major 26,000-acre reservoir that stretches over 50 miles up the Des Moines River Valley, providing additional paddling and boating opportunities. The area supports fishing, hunting, and recreational boating activities typical of central Iowa's river corridors.
**Planning Your Visit:** Before launching, check current water conditions and river levels. Contact local authorities or recreation offices for specific information about ramp conditions, parking availability, and any seasonal access restrictions. The Des Moines River in this region offers opportunities for both paddling and motorized boating, making it suitable for kayaks, canoes, and recreational watercraft.
Nearby Recreation Areas
Saylorville Lake
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