HWY 95 Bridge, a public boat ramp, is located in Gainesville. It's about 59 miles from Springfield, MO, as the crow flies. The next public ramp is Bertha Ford in Ava, about 3.3 miles away.
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Gainesville, MO |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Rules and closures near Gainesville: Missouri Department of Conservation (accesses); Missouri State Highway Patrol Water Patrol Division (boating rules).
Read more: How to launch a boat from a trailer, plus ramp etiquette.
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Illustration The classic ramp mistake
A spare snap-handle plug in the glove box, and the full launch checklist that keeps the line moving.
Launch checklist
Illustration Loading the boat
How to winch your boat on in a minute, and the small upgrades that make the drive home safer.
Loading guideLaunched here recently? Even a short note on parking or the dock helps the next boater.
HWY 95 Bridge is in Gainesville, Missouri. We have no street address for HWY 95 Bridge, only its exact position on the map.
Fees for HWY 95 Bridge are not in the map data; small local ramps are often free, park and Corps ramps often are not.
Yes in most cases. At busy times, wait for a gap between trailers at HWY 95 Bridge. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is Vera Cruz in Ava, about 12 miles away.
Bertha Ford in Ava (3.3 miles), Sycamore Access in Gainesville (7.7 miles) and Rippee CA in Ava (8.2 miles).
Boat Ramps Nearby