Lincoln Shields Recreation Area
🌊 Mississippi River
📍 West Alton, MO
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Boat Ramps in Missouri
Discover 664 public boat launches, ramps, and marina access points throughout Missouri. Find the perfect launch site for your next boating adventure.
664
Total Boat Ramps
Stone County
29 ramps - Most in County
131
Counties Covered
Missouri Boating - The Ozarks and Two Great Rivers
Missouri sits at the confluence of two of North America's greatest rivers - the Missouri and the Mississippi - and the state has significant river boating culture along both corridors. But for most recreational boaters, the Lake of the Ozarks is the gravitational center of Missouri boating, and it has been for generations.
Lake of the Ozarks is one of the most heavily boated lakes in the country per shoreline mile during summer weekends. The coves fill with houseboats, party barges, ski boats, and every other configuration of recreational vessel, and the main channel sees boat traffic that can feel almost urban. It's a great lake for the social experience of summer boating, but if you're looking for a quiet fishing trip on a Saturday in July, this isn't the place.
Table Rock Lake near Branson on the Arkansas border is the better option for clear water and less congestion, at least relative to the Ozarks. It's a gorgeous lake with good bass fishing and ramp access managed by the Corps.
The Current River and Jack's Fork in the Ozarks are float trip country rather than powerboat water, but they represent an important piece of Missouri's water recreation culture and draw significant canoe and kayak traffic in season.
Missouri's registration requirements are standard for the region, and the DNR manages public access across the state with reasonable ramp infrastructure at most major lakes.
Complete Guide to Boating in Missouri
Discover the best boat ramps, popular water bodies, boating regulations, and essential information for Missouri.
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Highway 82 Bridge
🌊 Sac River
📍 St. Clair County, MO
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🌊 White River
📍 SHELL KNOB, MO
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Stoney Ridge RV Park
🌊 Osage River
📍 Benton County, MO
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🌊 Clearwater Lake
📍 Reynolds County, MO
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🌊 Norfork Lake
📍 Tecumseh, MO
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Stone County
29 rampsWayne County
21 rampsMonroe County
16 rampsCamden County
15 rampsFranklin County
13 rampsJackson County
13 rampsSt. Louis County
13 rampsBenton County
13 rampsVernon County
12 rampsHickory County
12 rampsCedar County
11 rampsTaney County
11 rampsHenry County
11 rampsButler County
11 rampsOzark County
10 rampsDeKalb County
10 rampsPike County
10 rampsSt. Clair County
9 rampsCrawford County
9 rampsWayne
9 rampsMississippi County
8 rampsMorgan County
8 rampsBoone County
8 rampsPlatte County
8 rampsDade County
7 rampsCooper County
7 rampsDallas County
7 rampsCole County
7 rampsRalls County
7 rampsChariton County
7 rampsClay County
7 rampsBarry County
7 rampsStone
7 rampsCedar
7 rampsNewton County
6 rampsPemiscot County
6 rampsLaclede County
6 rampsMiller County
6 rampsOsage County
6 rampsSt. Charles County
6 rampsHoward County
6 rampsLafayette County
6 rampsMacon County
6 rampsLinn County
6 rampsBenton
6 rampsMcDonald County
5 rampsTexas County
5 rampsCape Girardeau County
5 rampsJohnson County
5 rampsClinton County
5 rampsAndrew County
5 rampsNodaway County
5 rampsRandolph County
5 rampsCallaway County
5 rampsAdair County
5 rampsJefferson County
5 rampsHickory
5 rampsGreene County
4 rampsPolk County
4 rampsBarton County
4 rampsDunklin County
4 rampsMadison County
4 rampsPulaski County
4 rampsGasconade County
4 rampsMontgomery County
4 rampsScotland County
4 rampsLewis County
4 rampsHolt County
4 rampsRalls
4 rampsChristian County
3 rampsJasper County
3 rampsStoddard County
3 rampsBollinger County
3 rampsSt. Francois County
3 rampsPerry County
3 rampsBates County
3 rampsMaries County
3 rampsDent County
3 rampsDaviess County
3 rampsBuchanan County
3 rampsAudrain County
3 rampsHarrison County
3 rampsSaline County
3 rampsPutnam County
3 rampsMarion County
3 rampsCarroll County
3 rampsLivingston County
3 rampsRay County
3 rampsSchuyler County
3 rampsAtchison County
3 rampsReynolds County
3 rampsBarry
3 rampsReynolds
3 rampsDade
3 rampsShannon
3 rampsCarter County
2 rampsWright County
2 rampsNew Madrid County
2 rampsScott County
2 rampsPhelps County
2 rampsRipley County
2 rampsCass County
2 rampsSullivan County
2 rampsClark County
2 rampsMercer County
2 rampsGentry County
2 rampsLawrence County
2 rampsPettis County
2 rampsShannon County
2 rampsCarter
2 rampsHenry
2 rampsHowell County
1 rampOregon County
1 rampSte. Genevieve County
1 rampMoniteau County
1 rampWorth County
1 rampKnox County
1 rampShelby County
1 rampLincoln County
1 rampCaldwell County
1 rampWashington County
1 rampIron
1 rampMarion
1 rampOzark
1 rampMonroe
1 rampDouglas
1 rampTaney
1 rampRipley
1 rampOregon
1 rampTexas
1 rampButler
1 rampAbout Boating in Missouri
Missouri offers excellent boating opportunities with 664 boat ramps across the state. Whether you're looking to launch on lakes, rivers, or coastal waters, our directory helps you find the perfect access point for your watercraft.
Finding the Right Boat Ramp
When selecting a boat ramp in Missouri, consider these factors:
- Number of launch lanes to avoid congestion during peak times
- Parking availability for vehicles and boat trailers
- Launch fees - many public ramps are free to use
- Ramp surface condition (concrete, asphalt, or gravel)
- Hours of operation and seasonal accessibility
- Nearby amenities like restrooms, fish cleaning stations, and bait shops
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Browse our complete directory of boat ramps in Missouri below. Use the filters to narrow your search by county or specific features you need.