Bonnotts Mill Access gives you public access to the water on Osage River in Taos, MO. It's about 33 miles from Columbia, MO, as the crow flies. Closest alternative: Mari-Osa Boat Ramp in Taos (6 miles).
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Taos, MO |
| Water | Osage River |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Official Missouri access sites: 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
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How to winch your boat on in a minute, and the small upgrades that make the drive home safer.
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Bonnotts Mill Access is in Taos, Missouri. Navigation apps get you there via the map pin, which marks Bonnotts Mill Access itself.
Bonnotts Mill Access is on Osage River.
Our data does not say whether Bonnotts Mill Access charges, so look for a pay box or posted fees at the entrance.
Kayaks are usually fine at Bonnotts Mill Access as long as trailers can still get through. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is Missouri Department of Conservation Boat Ramp in Columbia, about 24 miles away.
Mari-Osa Boat Ramp in Taos (6 miles), Mokane Access Boat Ramp in Linn (7.2 miles) and Moreau 50 Access in Jefferson City (7.5 miles).
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