Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — Heat Advisory in effect.
- Advisory
- Heat Advisory
- Daylight
- Sunset 8:31 PM
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 27
local timeWaxing Gibbous (94% illuminated). Good fishing outlook — the moon is approaching a major phase.
Location
Quick Facts: Sand Ford
| Location | Stanton, Missouri |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Meramec River |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 38.252711, -91.079831 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Franklin County |
Sand Ford is a public boat launch providing access to Meramec River in Stanton, Missouri at coordinates 38.25271, -91.07983. Data published by Missouri Department of Conservation (MO MDC).
Sand Ford is a public boat launch on Meramec River in Stanton, Franklin 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 Sand Ford
Is Sand Ford free to use?
Yes, Sand Ford is a public boat launch with free access in Stanton, Missouri.
What water does Sand Ford access?
Sand Ford provides boat launch access to Meramec River in Stanton, Missouri.
How do I get to Sand Ford?
Sand Ford is located at coordinates 38.252711, -91.079831 in Stanton, 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 Sand Ford includes 6 other public boat ramps within 9.9 mi, giving boaters flexibility in choosing their access point.