Boat Ramps NearbyRip Rap Landing
You'll find Rip Rap Landing in Elsberry. It's a public boat ramp. Closest alternative: Hamburg Ferry Access in Elsberry (6.3 miles).
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Elsberry, MO |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Before you launch at Rip Rap Landing
- At Rip Rap Landing, have the boat fully rigged before it's your turn on the ramp.
- Set the parking brake before anyone steps out, even if the ramp at Rip Rap Landing looks flat.
- Take the boat out at Rip Rap Landing with the winch strap, not by driving it onto the trailer.
- Before you drive off from Rip Rap Landing, remove plants and mud and drain all water to stop invasive species from spreading.
Details: How to launch a boat from a trailer.
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 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.
Launch checklist
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.
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About Rip Rap Landing
How do I get to Rip Rap Landing?
Rip Rap Landing is in Elsberry, Missouri. Navigation apps get you there via the map pin, which marks Rip Rap Landing itself.
Is there a fee at Rip Rap Landing?
Our data does not say whether Rip Rap Landing charges, so look for a pay box or posted fees at the entrance.
Can paddlers use Rip Rap Landing?
Generally yes. Unload away from the lane and launch quickly.
What other boat launches are near Rip Rap Landing?
Hamburg Ferry Access in Elsberry (6.3 miles), Village of Hamburg Boat Ramp in Elsberry (6.4 miles) and Prairie Slough CA in Elsberry (7 miles).
Other launches near Elsberry
- Hamburg Ferry Access Elsberry, 6.3 mi
- Village of Hamburg Boat Ramp Elsberry, 6.4 mi
- Prairie Slough CA Elsberry, 7 mi
- Pleasant Hill Access Louisiana, 8.2 mi