Tarsney Lake gives you public access to the water in Lake Lotawana, MO. It's about 13 miles from East Independence, MO, as the crow flies. If it's full, Blue and Gray Park Boat Ramp in Lone Jack is 4 miles away.
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Lake Lotawana, MO |
| Water | Tarsney Lake |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
State agency for boat ramps around Lake Lotawana: Missouri Department of Conservation (accesses); Missouri State Highway Patrol Water Patrol Division (boating rules).
Step by step: 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.
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Tarsney Lake is in Lake Lotawana, Missouri. Use the directions button, which routes to the exact pin of Tarsney Lake.
Tarsney Lake, in Lake Lotawana.
Fees for Tarsney Lake are not in the map data; small local ramps are often free, park and Corps ramps often are not.
Paddlers can usually use Tarsney Lake. Carry the boat to the edge of the ramp or the dock end. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is Prairie Lee Lake in Lee's Summit, about 6.4 miles away.
Blue and Gray Park Boat Ramp in Lone Jack (4 miles), Gregory O. Grounds Park Boat Ramp in Blue Springs (5.5 miles) and Sailboat Cove boat ramp in Blue Springs (6.1 miles).
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