Boat Ramps NearbyMerrill Horse
Merrill Horse is a public boat ramp in De Soto, MO. If it's full, Brown's Ford in Hillsboro is 3.4 miles away.
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | De Soto, MO |
| Surface | unpaved |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Good to know for Merrill Horse
- At Merrill Horse, have the boat fully rigged before it's your turn on the ramp.
- Wet concrete is slippery: at Merrill Horse, brake on and transmission in park before you leave the driver's seat.
- Winch the boat on when you leave Merrill Horse, because prop wash from power loading undermines the concrete.
- Clean, Drain, Dry at Merrill Horse: clear off plants, drain bilge and livewell, and let everything dry before the next launch.
Guide: How to launch a boat from a trailer, plus ramp etiquette.
Small things for ramp day
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Illustration Loading the boat
Why rangers hate power loading
How to winch your boat on in a minute, and the small upgrades that make the drive home safer.
Loading guide Illustration The classic ramp mistake
Never forget the drain plug again
A spare snap-handle plug in the glove box, and the full launch checklist that keeps the line moving.
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About Merrill Horse
What is the address of Merrill Horse?
Merrill Horse is in De Soto, Missouri. There is no street address for Merrill Horse in our data, but the map pin marks the launch itself.
Is Merrill Horse free?
We have no fee details for Merrill Horse, but our guide to launch fees explains what ramps usually cost.
Can I launch a kayak at Merrill Horse?
Kayaks are usually fine at Merrill Horse as long as trailers can still get through. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is Canoe Launch in Sullivan in Sullivan, about 22 miles away.
Where else can you launch near Merrill Horse?
Brown's Ford in Hillsboro (3.4 miles), Mammoth Access in De Soto (3.4 miles) and Washington SP in De Soto (5.5 miles).
More boat ramps nearby
- Brown's Ford Hillsboro, 3.4 mi
- Mammoth Access De Soto, 3.4 mi
- Washington SP De Soto, 5.5 mi
- Washington State Park De Soto, 5.9 mi