Vera Cruz is a public boat ramp in Ava, MO. It's run by MDC. Paddlers use it as well. From Springfield it's roughly 49 miles in a straight line. If it's full, HWY 14 in Ava is 2.3 miles away.
| Type | Kayak and canoe launch |
|---|---|
| Address | Ava, MO |
| Surface | gravel |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
| Managed by | MDC |
Official public water access in Missouri, including Vera Cruz: 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 Paddlers
Shore, dock and ramp launches step by step, plus the cart that ends the long carry from the car.
Kayak launch guide Illustration The classic ramp mistake
A spare snap-handle plug in the glove box, and the full launch checklist that keeps the line moving.
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Vera Cruz is in Ava, Missouri. Navigation apps get you there via the map pin, which marks Vera Cruz itself.
No fee information yet for Vera Cruz, so if you know it, tell us and we'll add it.
It's marked as kayak-friendly. Load at the side and leave the lane free.
MDC, according to the map data. Contact them for closures, fees and rules.
HWY 14 in Ava (2.3 miles), Rippee CA in Ava (3.5 miles) and Bertha Ford in Ava (8.4 miles).
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