Yellow Banks Boat Ramp
Yellow Banks Boat Ramp
Yellow Banks Boat Ramp provides access to the Des Moines River between Des Moines and Lake Red Rock, located off the western park drive past camp area #1 at Yellow Banks Park.
The ramp serves both river boaters and paddle sport enthusiasts, with additional paddle launches available into park ponds. The 576-acre park offers camping, picnicking, and hiking amenities alongside the scenic 150-foot yellow bluffs overlooking the river.
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