Tan-Vat Boat Launch gives you public access to the water on Current River in Licking, MO. The launch sits in Montauk State Park. Springfield is the nearest big city, about 91 miles away. Closest alternative: Baptist Camp Access in Licking (1 mile).
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Licking, MO |
| Water | Current River |
| Park | Montauk State Park |
| Surface | dirt |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
State agency for boat ramps around Licking: Missouri Department of Conservation (accesses); Missouri State Highway Patrol Water Patrol Division (boating rules).
Current River has 11 more public launches besides Tan-Vat Boat Launch. All launches on Current River
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.
Launch checklistLaunched here recently? Even a short note on parking or the dock helps the next boater.
Tan-Vat Boat Launch is in Licking, Missouri. We only have the map location of Tan-Vat Boat Launch from OpenStreetMap, and the directions link goes straight to it.
Current River, in Licking.
Our data does not say whether Tan-Vat Boat Launch 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 Dog's Bluff Access in Houston, about 21 miles away.
Baptist Camp Access in Licking (1 mile), Cedar Grove Boat Launch in Licking (3.5 miles) and Cedar Grove in Licking (3.5 miles).
Boat Ramps Nearby