Boat Ramps NearbyBlue Springs
Blue Springs is a public boat ramp in Mountain View, MO. If it's full, Bluffview in Mountain View is under 1 mile away.
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Mountain View, MO |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Before you launch at Blue Springs
- Plug in, straps off, lines on: finish the checklist before you pull onto the ramp.
- Back in only until the stern floats, and set the parking brake before anyone gets out.
- When you come back to Blue Springs, winch the boat on instead of power loading, which keeps the end of the ramp intact.
- Before you drive off from Blue Springs, remove plants and mud and drain all water to stop invasive species from spreading.
Details: How to launch a boat from a trailer, plus ramp etiquette.
Small things for ramp day
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Illustration Bestseller Attwood 7524A7 snap-handle drain plug The forgotten drain plug is the classic ramp mistake. A spare in the glove box saves the day. View on Amazon -
Illustration Top pick Bungee dock lines with quick connect, shock absorbing Clip on in seconds while your partner parks the trailer. The bungee keeps the boat off the dock in wakes. View on Amazon -
Illustration Master Lock trailer coupler lock (fits 1-7/8", 2", 2-5/16") Your trailer sits alone in the ramp lot all day. A coupler lock keeps it where you left it. View on Amazon
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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.
Launch checklist
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.
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About Blue Springs
Where is Blue Springs?
Blue Springs is in Mountain View, Missouri. Use the directions button, which routes to the exact pin of Blue Springs.
Does it cost money to launch at Blue Springs?
Fees for Blue Springs are not in the map data; small local ramps are often free, park and Corps ramps often are not.
Can I launch a kayak at Blue Springs?
Usually yes, as long as you keep the lane at Blue Springs clear for trailers. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is Chilton Memorial Canoe Ramp in Winona, about 17 miles away.
What other boat launches are near Blue Springs?
Bluffview in Mountain View (under 1 mile), Buck Hollow in Mountain View (1.6 miles) and Rymers Access in Mountain View (4.3 miles).
Other launches near Mountain View
- Bluffview Mountain View, <1 mi
- Buck Hollow Mountain View, 1.6 mi
- Rymers Access Mountain View, 4.3 mi
- Prongs Mountain View, 5.4 mi