Mason Bridge Access is a public boat ramp on Big Piney River in Licking, MO. The drive from Springfield covers roughly 75 miles as the crow flies. Closest alternative: Boiling Springs in Licking (3.1 miles).
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Licking, MO |
| Water | Big Piney River |
| Surface | unpaved |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Rules and closures near Licking: Missouri Department of Conservation (accesses); Missouri State Highway Patrol Water Patrol Division (boating rules).
Big Piney River has 15 more public launches besides Mason Bridge Access. All launches on Big Piney River
Our checklist: 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.
Launch checklistLaunched here recently? Even a short note on parking or the dock helps the next boater.
Mason Bridge Access is in Licking, Missouri. Use the directions button, which routes to the exact pin of Mason Bridge Access.
It gives you access to Big Piney River.
Our data does not say whether Mason Bridge Access charges, so look for a pay box or posted fees at the entrance.
Usually yes, as long as you keep the lane at Mason Bridge Access clear for trailers. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is Ross Access Canoe Launch in Fort Leonard Wood, about 12 miles away.
Boiling Springs in Licking (3.1 miles), Slabtown Landing in Licking (4.7 miles) and Slabtown Bridge Landing in Licking (4.8 miles).
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