Kettleson Hogsback Complex Boat Ramp
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Updated Oct 19, 2026
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Kettleson Hogsback Complex Boat Ramp is a public launch on West Hottes Lake in Dickinson County, Iowa .
The nearest community is Orleans, about 3.2 miles away. The closest larger city is Sioux Falls, approximately 79.5 miles away. The site lies within the East Okoboji Lake watershed, as defined by the EPA.
Sourced from Iowa Department of Natural Resources . See the freshness details in the sidebar.
Boat ramps on West Hottes Lake
Nearby boat ramps in Dickinson County
We currently track 26 public boat ramps in Dickinson County. The closest ramps are listed below, along with the waterbody each one provides access to.
- Kettleson Hogsback Complex Marble Lake 0.8 mi away
- Marble Beach Spirit Lake 1.1 mi away
- Kettleson Hogsback Complex Sunken Lake 1.1 mi away
- Kettleson Hogsback Complex East Hottes Lake 1.1 mi away
- Spirit Lake Access Spirit Lake 1.9 mi away
- Kettleson Hogsback Complex Grovers Lake 2 mi away
Frequently asked questions
We haven't confirmed the current launch fee with the managing agency yet - check the fee badge at the top of this page, which updates as soon as we do.
We don't yet have a confirmed parking count for this location from the managing agency.
This ramp's access type isn't specifically flagged for hand-launched craft, but a
trailer ramp can generally be used to launch a kayak or canoe by hand as well.
Kettleson Hogsback Complex Boat Ramp provides access to
West Hottes Lake.
This listing is sourced from Iowa Department of Natural Resources records.
This listing was last checked against the source on July 11, 2026.
The page content itself was last updated on October 19, 2026.