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Missouri Boat Launches

82 public boat ramps and launches on 27 Missouri lakes in our guide. Open a lake for its full map, bait shops and what's biting.

Bilby Ranch Lake 2 launches
  • Concrete boat ramp — Concrete ramp, floating fishing dock, fish cleaning station; accessible
  • More public access — See the state agency or lake website for all ramps and fees

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Binder Lake 2 launches
  • Binder Lake concrete boat ramp — Concrete ramp with two courtesy docks on Binder Lake Road, west side; accessible fishing dock and jetty
  • More public access — See the state agency or lake website for all ramps and fees

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Blue Springs Lake 2 launches
  • Blue Springs Lake Marina — Marina at 816-795-1112; a County permit is required to launch a boat; MDC says the ramp east of Woods Chapel Road is for canoes, kayaks and small boats.
  • More public access — See the state agency or lake website for all ramps and fees

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Bull Shoals Lake 1 launch
  • More public access — See the MDC or lake website for all ramps and fees

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Clearwater Lake 6 launches
  • Piedmont Park (Corps) — Ramps, marina, fishing facilities
  • Webb Creek (Corps) — Ramps, marina, fishing
  • Bluff View (Corps) — Ramps and fishing docks; seasonal closure
  • Highway K Park (Corps) — Ramps; seasonal closure
  • River Road Park (Corps) — Ramps, marina, fishing, camping
  • More public access — See MDC or the lake manager's website for all ramps

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Council Bluff Lake 3 launches
  • Enough Boat Launch — Single-lane gravel ramp; lily pads and submerged trees nearby
  • Wild Boar Hollow Boat Launch — Single-lane concrete ramp with a boat dock
  • More public access — See the state agency or lake website for all ramps and fees

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Fellows Lake 4 launches
  • Fellows Lake public boat launch — Boat permit required (sold at bait shop); 40 hp limit
  • ADA fishing dock — Closes during low water (MDC)
  • Fellows Lake marina (Dock 66) — Rentals of motorboats, canoes, kayaks
  • More public access — See MDC or the lake manager's website for all ramps

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Hazel Creek Lake 1 launch
  • More public access — See the state agency or lake website for all ramps and fees

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Lake Girardeau 2 launches
  • Concrete boat ramp — One concrete boat ramp; two accessible fishing piers on the area
  • More public access — See the state agency or lake website for all ramps and fees

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Lake Jacomo 5 launches
  • Lake Jacomo Marina ramp — Multi-lane concrete ramp, northwest side
  • Non-motorized launch — Single-lane, southwest corner off Beach Road
  • Lake Jacomo South Boat Dock — Jackson County Parks listing
  • Marina fishing dock — Dock fishing year-round
  • More public access — See MDC or the lake manager's website for all ramps

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Lake Paho 1 launch
  • More public access — See the state agency or lake website for all ramps and fees

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Lake Showme 2 launches
  • Barrier-free fishing dock — Accessible dock where crappie are frequently harvested; access by gravel Lake Showme Drive
  • More public access — See the state agency or lake website for all ramps and fees

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Lake Taneycomo 6 launches
  • Cooper Creek Access — Public fishing dock, disabled-accessible (MDC)
  • Rockaway Beach Access — Public fishing dock, disabled-accessible (MDC)
  • Empire Electric Park — Public fishing dock, disabled-accessible (MDC)
  • Branson Landing — Public fishing dock
  • Branson Lakeside RV Park — Public fishing dock
  • More public access — See MDC or the lake manager's website for all ramps

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Lake Wappapello 6 launches
  • Redman Creek — Public ramp
  • Peoples Creek — Public ramp
  • Allison Peninsula - Marina Road — Concrete ramp in Wappapello State Park; no launch fee
  • Asher Creek Campground — Concrete ramp in Wappapello State Park; no launch fee
  • Highway W — Public ramp
  • More public access — See MDC or the lake manager's website for all ramps

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Lake of the Ozarks 1 launch
  • More public access — See the MDC or lake website for all ramps and fees

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Long Branch Lake 5 launches
  • Bloomington Area ramp — Two-lane launch; marina with slips and rentals
  • Bee Trace Area ramp — Single-lane ramp at north end
  • Macon Area ramp — Single-lane launch on east side
  • Barrier-free fishing dock — Near the marina (MDC)
  • More public access — See MDC or the lake manager's website for all ramps

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Longview Lake 2 launches
  • Mouse Creek boat ramp — Reached via Raytown Road; a Jackson County permit is required to launch. Longview Lake Marina also on site.
  • More public access — See the state agency or lake website for all ramps and fees

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Mark Twain Lake 6 launches
  • Ray Behrens Recreation Area — Ramp near Blackjack Marina, Perry
  • Indian Creek Recreation Area — Ramp near Indian Creek Marina
  • Spalding Ramp — Near Monroe City
  • Hunnewell Access — Ramp near Shelbina
  • Route U Ramp — Near Stoutsville
  • More public access — See MDC or the lake manager's website for all ramps

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Mozingo Lake 2 launches
  • Boat ramps — MDC lists 3 concrete boat ramps; no boat motor restrictions.
  • More public access — See the state agency or lake website for all ramps and fees

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Perry County Lake 2 launches
  • Boat ramps — Two boat ramps; shoreline access along much of the perimeter
  • More public access — See the state agency or lake website for all ramps and fees

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Pomme de Terre Lake 5 launches
  • Pomme de Terre State Park - Pittsburg side marina ramp — Paved ramp; no launch fee in park
  • Pomme de Terre State Park - Hermitage campground ramp — Paved ramp; no launch fee in park
  • Pomme de Terre State Park - north of Highway 64 ramp — Paved ramp, Hermitage side
  • Pomme de Terre State Park - picnic shelter ramp — Paved ramp, Pittsburg side
  • More public access — See MDC or the lake manager's website for all ramps

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Pony Express Lake 1 launch
  • More public access — See the state agency or lake website for all ramps and fees

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Smithville Lake 6 launches
  • Crows Creek Park — Public ramp
  • Camp Branch Marina — Public ramp and marina
  • Little Platte Park — Public ramp
  • Sailboat Cove — Public ramp, including one for large sailboats
  • Highway W — Public ramp
  • More public access — See MDC or the lake manager's website for all ramps

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Stockton Lake 1 launch
  • More public access — See the MDC or lake website for all ramps and fees

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Table Rock Lake 1 launch
  • More public access — See the MDC or lake website for all ramps and fees

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Thomas Hill Reservoir 4 launches
  • Highway T boat ramp (north end) — Concrete ramp with ADA paved fishing jetty and fish cleaning station
  • Brush Creek fishing dock — Barrier-free dock on warm-water arm
  • Thomas Hill Reservoir CA ramps — Three concrete ramps on the lake; no motor size limit
  • More public access — See MDC or the lake manager's website for all ramps

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Truman Lake 3 launches
  • Cooper Creek — Public boat ramp on Truman Lake, Henry County.
  • Berry Bend — Public boat ramp on Truman Lake, Benton County; adjoining Berry Bend Campground (91 sites).
  • More public access — See the MDC or lake website for all ramps and fees

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