South Prongs is a public boat ramp on North Prong Jacks Fork in Mountain View, MO. Springfield is the nearest big city, about 86 miles away. If it's full, Prongs in Mountain View is under 1 mile away.
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Mountain View, MO |
| Water | North Prong Jacks Fork |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Rules and closures near Mountain View: 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 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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South Prongs is in Mountain View, Missouri. Open the map link to see where South Prongs sits on the shore.
North Prong Jacks Fork, in Mountain View.
The map data has no fee details for South Prongs, so check the signs or the agency that runs it before you go.
Most likely, if you launch from the side of South Prongs and don't block the lane. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is Chilton Memorial Canoe Ramp in Winona, about 22 miles away.
Prongs in Mountain View (under 1 mile), Buck Hollow in Mountain View (4.1 miles) and Blue Springs in Mountain View (5.7 miles).
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