Boat Ramps Nearby
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Ramp etiquetteBoat ramps in Union, MO
Union has 2 public boat ramps and launches. Another 35 are within 25 miles.
More boat ramps around Union
- 6.2 mi Uhlemeyer Villa Ridge Boat ramp
- 7.5 mi Chouteau Claim Villa Ridge Boat ramp
- 8.8 mi Washington Washington Boat ramp
- 8.9 mi Bernie E. Hillerman Park Boat Ramp Washington Boat ramp
- 9.4 mi Old HWY Saint Clair Boat ramp
- 9.7 mi River Round Saint Clair Boat ramp
- 11 mi Robertsville Gray Summit Boat rampFree
- 12 mi Red Horse Saint Clair Boat ramp
- 13 mi Sand Ford Sullivan Boat ramp
- 14 mi Backwater Pacific Boat ramp
Launching in Union at a glance
| Boat ramps | 2 |
|---|---|
| Marked free | 1 |
Lakes, rivers and bays near these launches: Buesher Creek, Bourbeuse River.
All launches on Bourbeuse River.
Missouri rules to know
- Anyone born after Jan 1, 1984 needs a boater safety card to operate a motorboat, personal watercraft or sailboat over 12 ft on Missouri lakes; from Aug 28, 2026 the rule covers those born 1984-2005 on lakes and from Jan 1, 2027 those born 2006 or later on all state waters.
Official access sites and closures: Missouri Department of Conservation (accesses); Missouri State Highway Patrol Water Patrol Division (boating rules).
For a day on the water near Union: launching a boat, ramp etiquette and launch fees.
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Life jacket rulesBoat ramps in Union: questions and answers
Where are the public boat ramps in Union, MO?
We list 2 launches in Union, including Mayer's Landing and Union Access. Another 35 are within 25 miles.
Are there free boat ramps in Union?
Union Access is marked free in the map data. For the other launches in Union we have no fee details.
Where is the nearest kayak launch to Union?
Canoe Launch in Sullivan in Sullivan, about 20 miles away. You can also put in at the side of most boat ramps.
What water can you reach from the ramps in Union?
The launches in Union give access to Buesher Creek and Bourbeuse River.
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