Boat Ramps Nearby
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Life jacket rulesBoat ramps in Washington, MO
Washington has 2 public boat ramps and launches. Another 26 are within 25 miles.
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More boat ramps around Washington
- 8.4 mi Union Access Union Boat rampFree
- 9.5 mi Mayer's Landing Union Boat ramp
- 9.8 mi Duncan Lake New Haven Boat ramp
- 10 mi Uhlemeyer Villa Ridge Boat ramp
- 11 mi New Haven Boat Ramp New Haven Boat ramp
- 11 mi Klondike Park in Augusta Gray Summit Boat ramp
- 13 mi Chouteau Claim Villa Ridge Boat ramp
- 13 mi Alpine Lake Boat Ramp Wright City Boat ramp
- 14 mi Aspen Lake Boat Launch Wright City Boat ramp
- 14 mi Bernheimer Road New Haven Boat ramp
Launching in Washington at a glance
| Boat ramps | 2 |
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Water you can reach from here: Lions Lake.
Missouri rules to know
- Anyone born after Jan 1, 1984 needs a boater safety card to operate a motorboat, personal watercraft or sailboat over 12 ft on Missouri lakes; from Aug 28, 2026 the rule covers those born 1984-2005 on lakes and from Jan 1, 2027 those born 2006 or later on all state waters.
State agency for public boat access: Missouri Department of Conservation (accesses); Missouri State Highway Patrol Water Patrol Division (boating rules).
Guides for Washington boaters: what ramps cost, kayak launches and ramp etiquette.
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Ramp etiquetteBoat ramps in Washington: questions and answers
Where can you launch a boat in Washington, MO?
We list 2 launches in Washington, including Bernie E. Hillerman Park Boat Ramp and Washington. Another 26 are within 25 miles.
Know a launch we don't list yet? Tell us and we'll add it.