Boat Ramps Nearby
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Ramp etiquetteKayak & canoe launches in Ava, MO
We know of one kayak launch in and around Ava. These spots are made for paddle craft. You carry the kayak or canoe down to a low dock, a roller launch or a gentle bank, with no trailer lane to block. One more is within 50 miles.
- 3.5 mi
Vera Cruz
Ava - 40 mi
Dog's Bluff Access
Houston
Boat ramps near Ava
- Rippee CA Ava, <1 mi
- HWY 14 Ava, 1.3 mi
- Bertha Ford Ava, 4.9 mi
- HWY 95 Bridge Gainesville, 8 mi
- Osborn Ford low-water bridge Willow Springs, 15 mi
- Slab ford Willow Springs, 15 mi
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Life jacket rulesKayak & canoe launches in Ava: questions and answers
Where can you find kayak & canoe launches in Ava, MO?
In and around Ava we know of Vera Cruz.
What other kayak launches are near Ava?
Within 50 miles: Dog's Bluff Access (Houston, 40 miles).
Read How to launch a kayak or canoe first, then compare options on the map. Full list of launches in the city: Boat ramps in Ava, MO.