Boat Ramps NearbyBoat ramps on Little Platte River
There are 3 public access points on the Little Platte River in Missouri. 3 are boat ramps for trailers with 7 lanes in total.
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Lathrop Bridge Boat Ramp
Plattsburg -
Little Platte Park Boat Ramp (Southwest)
Smithville · 4 lanes -
Little Platte Park Boat Ramp (North)
Smithville · 2 lanes
Little Platte River at a glance
| Launches | 3 |
|---|---|
| Boat ramps | 3 |
| Towns | Plattsburg, Smithville |
Helpful: launching a boat, ramp etiquette, launch fees.
Small things for ramp day
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Illustration Bestseller Attwood 7524A7 snap-handle drain plug The forgotten drain plug is the classic ramp mistake. A spare in the glove box saves the day. View on Amazon -
Illustration Top pick Bungee dock lines with quick connect, shock absorbing Clip on in seconds while your partner parks the trailer. The bungee keeps the boat off the dock in wakes. View on Amazon -
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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Little Platte River: questions and answers
Where can you launch a boat on Little Platte River?
We list 3 public launches on Little Platte River around Plattsburg and Smithville: Lathrop Bridge Boat Ramp, Little Platte Park Boat Ramp (Southwest) and Little Platte Park Boat Ramp (North).
Does it cost money to launch on Little Platte River?
Fees on Little Platte River aren't in our data; ask the managing agency or check the signs at the ramp.
Can you kayak on Little Platte River?
Usually yes. None of the 3 launches on Little Platte River is tagged as a dedicated kayak launch, but paddlers can put in at the side of most ramps when the lane is clear.