Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Sunset 8:43 PM — under 2h
Live from the National Weather Service, USGS, and NOAA. A guide, not a substitute for official forecasts and your own judgment.
Launch Light & Moon — June 26
local timeWaxing Gibbous (90% illuminated). Good fishing outlook — the moon is approaching a major phase.
Location
Quick Facts: Elks Lake Boat Ramp
| Location | Horton, Missouri |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Elks Lake |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 37.949027, -94.355386 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Vernon County |
Elks Lake Boat Ramp is a public boat launch providing access to Elks Lake in Horton, Missouri at coordinates 37.94903, -94.35539. Data published by Missouri Department of Conservation (MO MDC).
Elks Lake Boat Ramp is a public boat launch on Elks Lake in Horton, Vernon County, Missouri. As a public launch it is open to all boaters; state- and county-run ramps like this are typically free or charge only a modest day-use fee. This page shows sunrise, sunset, and moon-phase times for the launch, updated automatically. There are 6 other mapped boat ramps within about 15 miles if conditions here aren't right.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Elks Lake Boat Ramp
Is Elks Lake Boat Ramp free to use?
Yes, Elks Lake Boat Ramp is a public boat launch with free access in Horton, Missouri.
What water does Elks Lake Boat Ramp access?
Elks Lake Boat Ramp provides boat launch access to Elks Lake in Horton, Missouri.
How do I get to Elks Lake Boat Ramp?
Elks Lake Boat Ramp is located at coordinates 37.949027, -94.355386 in Horton, Missouri. Use the "Get Directions" buttons on this page to navigate with Google Maps or Apple Maps.
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Alternative Boat Launches Nearby
The area surrounding Elks Lake Boat Ramp includes 6 other public boat ramps within 4.8 mi, giving boaters flexibility in choosing their access point.