Boat Ramps NearbyUhlemeyer
You'll find Uhlemeyer in Villa Ridge. It's a public boat ramp. Closest alternative: Chouteau Claim in Villa Ridge (2.9 miles).
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Villa Ridge, MO |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Tips for Uhlemeyer
- Plug in, straps off, lines on: finish the checklist before you pull onto the ramp.
- Back the trailer into the water at Uhlemeyer only as far as needed to float the boat.
- Use the winch to load, since power loading digs holes at the toe of the ramp.
- Before you drive off from Uhlemeyer, 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 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 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.
Loading guide 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.
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About Uhlemeyer
How do I get to Uhlemeyer?
Uhlemeyer is in Villa Ridge, Missouri. Navigation apps get you there via the map pin, which marks Uhlemeyer itself.
Does it cost money to launch at Uhlemeyer?
We have no fee details for Uhlemeyer, but our guide to launch fees explains what ramps usually cost.
Can I launch a kayak at Uhlemeyer?
Yes in most cases. At busy times, wait for a gap between trailers at Uhlemeyer. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is Canoe Launch in Sullivan in Sullivan, about 22 miles away.
Where else can you launch near Uhlemeyer?
Chouteau Claim in Villa Ridge (2.9 miles), Union Access in Union (4.8 miles) and Robertsville in Gray Summit (4.8 miles).
Other launches near Villa Ridge
- Chouteau Claim Villa Ridge, 2.9 mi
- Union Access Union, 4.8 mi
- Robertsville Gray Summit, 4.8 mi
- River Round Saint Clair, 6.1 mi