Boat Ramps NearbyBrown's Ford
Brown's Ford, a public boat ramp, is located in Hillsboro. If it's full, Merrill Horse in De Soto is 3.4 miles away.
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Hillsboro, MO |
| Surface | unpaved |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Good to know for Brown's Ford
- At Brown's Ford, have the boat fully rigged before it's your turn on the ramp.
- Back in only until the stern floats, and set the parking brake before anyone gets out.
- Winch the boat on when you leave Brown's Ford, because prop wash from power loading undermines the concrete.
- Clean, drain and dry your boat and trailer before you leave Brown's Ford, so invasive mussels and plants don't travel to the next lake.
More in our guide: 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 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 Brown's Ford
How do I get to Brown's Ford?
Brown's Ford is in Hillsboro, Missouri. Navigation apps get you there via the map pin, which marks Brown's Ford itself.
Does it cost money to launch at Brown's Ford?
No fee information yet for Brown's Ford, so if you know it, tell us and we'll add it.
Can paddlers use Brown's Ford?
Usually yes, as long as you keep the lane at Brown's Ford clear for trailers. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is Canoe Launch in Sullivan in Sullivan, about 22 miles away.
What other boat launches are near Brown's Ford?
Merrill Horse in De Soto (3.4 miles), Morris Mill in Cedar Hill (5.2 miles) and Mammoth Access in De Soto (6.5 miles).
Other launches near Hillsboro
- Merrill Horse De Soto, 3.4 mi
- Morris Mill Cedar Hill, 5.2 mi
- Mammoth Access De Soto, 6.5 mi
- Washington SP De Soto, 8.7 mi