Are there free boat ramps in Boone County, Missouri?

Yes — 18 public boat ramps in Boone County are listed as free or no-fee. Public ramps are operated by state, county, or city agencies and are open to anyone with a registered watercraft.

Do I need a permit to launch a boat at a free Boone County ramp?

Most public ramps in Missouri are free to use but you may need a current boater safety certificate and a registered watercraft. Some state-park ramps charge a parking fee even when the launch itself is free. Check the individual ramp page for current fee information.

Free Public Boat Launches in Boone County, MO

There are 18 free, public boat launches in Boone County, Missouri. All ramps on this page are operated by a public agency (state, county, federal, or municipal) with no launch fee or with public access listed by the maintaining authority.

All free public boat launches in Boone County (18)

Eagle Bluffs Conservation Area

Bush Landing

Hartsburg Access Boat Ramp

Coopers Landing

Ashland Lake Boat Ramp

Tri-City Community Lake Boat Ramp

Lick Creek Lake Boat Ramp

Columbia, Missouri Boat Launch

Eagle Bluffs Conservation Area

Eagle Bluffs Conservation Area

Eagle Bluffs Conservation Area

Huntsdale Access Boat Ramp

Rocky Fork Boat Ramp

Eagle Bluffs Conservation Area

Eagle Bluffs Conservation Area

Eagle Bluffs Conservation Area

Eagle Bluffs Conservation Area

Providence Access Boat Ramp

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