Mineral Springs Boat Ramp gives you public access to the water on Big Piney River in Houston, MO. The drive from Springfield covers roughly 74 miles as the crow flies. If it's full, Dog's Bluff Access in Houston is 3.1 miles away.
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Houston, MO |
| Water | Big Piney River |
| Surface | concrete |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Rules and closures near Houston: Missouri Department of Conservation (accesses); Missouri State Highway Patrol Water Patrol Division (boating rules).
Big Piney River has 15 more public launches besides Mineral Springs Boat Ramp. Big Piney River overview
Step by step: How to launch a boat from a trailer, plus ramp etiquette.
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Illustration Loading the boat
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
A spare snap-handle plug in the glove box, and the full launch checklist that keeps the line moving.
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Mineral Springs Boat Ramp is in Houston, Missouri. The directions button above routes you to the pin for Mineral Springs Boat Ramp.
Big Piney River, in Houston.
We have no fee details for Mineral Springs Boat Ramp, but our guide to launch fees explains what ramps usually cost.
Kayaks are usually fine at Mineral Springs Boat Ramp as long as trailers can still get through. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is Dog's Bluff Access in Houston, about 3.1 miles away.
Dog's Bluff Access in Houston (3.1 miles), Boiling Springs in Licking (6.9 miles) and Baptist Camp Access in Houston (7.7 miles).
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