You'll find Rip Rap Landing on Mississippi River in Elsberry. It's a public boat ramp. From St. Louis it's roughly 57 miles in a straight line. Closest alternative: Hamburg Ferry Access in Elsberry (6.3 miles).
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Elsberry, MO |
| Water | Mississippi River |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Official Missouri access sites: Missouri Department of Conservation (accesses); Missouri State Highway Patrol Water Patrol Division (boating rules).
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Details: How to launch a boat from a trailer.
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Illustration The classic ramp mistake
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
How to winch your boat on in a minute, and the small upgrades that make the drive home safer.
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Rip Rap Landing is in Elsberry, Missouri. Navigation apps get you there via the map pin, which marks Rip Rap Landing itself.
Rip Rap Landing is on Mississippi River.
Our data does not say whether Rip Rap Landing charges, so look for a pay box or posted fees at the entrance.
Generally yes. Unload away from the lane and launch quickly.
Hamburg Ferry Access in Elsberry (6.3 miles), Village of Hamburg Boat Ramp in Elsberry (6.4 miles) and Prairie Slough CA in Elsberry (7 miles).
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