Boat Ramps NearbyBertha Ford
Bertha Ford gives you public access to the water in Ava, MO. If it's full, HWY 95 Bridge in Gainesville is 3.3 miles away.
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Ava, MO |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Before you launch at Bertha Ford
- At Bertha Ford, have the boat fully rigged before it's your turn on the ramp.
- Stop when the boat starts to float at Bertha Ford, no deeper, and leave the vehicle in park with the brake set.
- When you come back to Bertha Ford, winch the boat on instead of power loading, which keeps the end of the ramp intact.
- When you leave Bertha Ford, pull off any weeds and drain all water from the boat.
More in our guide: How to launch a boat from a trailer.
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 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.
Loading guide 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.
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About Bertha Ford
Where is Bertha Ford?
Bertha Ford is in Ava, Missouri. We only have the map location of Bertha Ford from OpenStreetMap, and the directions link goes straight to it.
Is there a fee at Bertha Ford?
The map data has no fee details for Bertha Ford, so check the signs or the agency that runs it before you go.
Can paddlers use Bertha Ford?
Most likely, if you launch from the side of Bertha Ford and don't block the lane. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is Vera Cruz in Ava, about 8.4 miles away.
Where else can you launch near Bertha Ford?
HWY 95 Bridge in Gainesville (3.3 miles), Rippee CA in Ava (5.2 miles) and HWY 14 in Ava (6.2 miles).
More boat ramps nearby
- HWY 95 Bridge Gainesville, 3.3 mi
- Rippee CA Ava, 5.2 mi
- HWY 14 Ava, 6.2 mi
- Vera Cruz Ava, 8.4 mi