Boat Ramps NearbyHWY 14
HWY 14 is a public boat ramp in Ava, MO. The next public ramp is Rippee CA in Ava, about 1 mile away.
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Ava, MO |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Before you launch at HWY 14
- Get the boat ready away from the lane at HWY 14, so the ramp stays free for the next trailer.
- Stop when the boat starts to float at HWY 14, no deeper, and leave the vehicle in park with the brake set.
- Load with the winch, not the throttle, so HWY 14 stays usable for everyone.
- When you leave HWY 14, 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 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.
Launch checklist
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.
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About HWY 14
What is the address of HWY 14?
HWY 14 is in Ava, Missouri. We only have the map location of HWY 14 from OpenStreetMap, and the directions link goes straight to it.
Is there a fee at HWY 14?
The map data has no fee details for HWY 14, so check the signs or the agency that runs it before you go.
Can paddlers use HWY 14?
Yes in most cases. At busy times, wait for a gap between trailers at HWY 14. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is Vera Cruz in Ava, about 2.3 miles away.
Where else can you launch near HWY 14?
Rippee CA in Ava (1 mile), Vera Cruz in Ava (2.3 miles) and Bertha Ford in Ava (6.2 miles).
Other launches near Ava
- Rippee CA Ava, 1.2 mi
- Vera Cruz Ava, 2.3 mi
- Bertha Ford Ava, 6.2 mi
- HWY 95 Bridge Gainesville, 9.3 mi