Hamburg Ferry Access gives you public access to the water on Mississippi River in Elsberry, MO. It's about 50 miles from St. Louis, MO, as the crow flies. Closest alternative: Village of Hamburg Boat Ramp in Elsberry (under 1 mile).
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Elsberry, MO |
| Water | Mississippi River |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
State agency for boat ramps around Elsberry: Missouri Department of Conservation (accesses); Missouri State Highway Patrol Water Patrol Division (boating rules).
Hamburg Ferry Access is one of 11 public launches on Mississippi River. Mississippi River overview
Read more: How to launch a boat from a trailer, plus ramp etiquette.
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Illustration Loading the boat
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
A spare snap-handle plug in the glove box, and the full launch checklist that keeps the line moving.
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Hamburg Ferry Access is in Elsberry, Missouri. Use the directions button, which routes to the exact pin of Hamburg Ferry Access.
It gives you access to Mississippi River.
Our data does not say whether Hamburg Ferry Access charges, so look for a pay box or posted fees at the entrance.
Generally yes. Unload away from the lane and launch quickly. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is IL River-Paddle in Saint Charles, about 22 miles away.
Village of Hamburg Boat Ramp in Elsberry (under 1 mile), Prairie Slough CA in Elsberry (1 mile) and Red's Landing-River in Elsberry (4.3 miles).
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