Boat Ramps NearbyUpper Akers
Upper Akers, a public boat ramp, is located in Licking. Closest alternative: Akers Lower in Salem (under 1 mile).
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Licking, MO |
| Surface | gravel |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Before you launch at Upper Akers
- Lines, fenders and plug: sort them out in the lot, then roll down to Upper Akers ready to go.
- Set the parking brake before anyone steps out, even if the ramp at Upper Akers looks flat.
- Winch the boat on when you leave Upper Akers, because prop wash from power loading undermines the concrete.
- Clean, Drain, Dry at Upper Akers: clear off plants, drain bilge and livewell, and let everything dry before the next launch.
Details: How to launch a boat from a trailer, plus ramp etiquette.
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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Launched here recently? Even a short note on parking or the dock helps the next boater.
About Upper Akers
How do I get to Upper Akers?
Upper Akers is in Licking, Missouri. We have no street address for Upper Akers, only its exact position on the map.
Does it cost money to launch at Upper Akers?
We have no fee details for Upper Akers, but our guide to launch fees explains what ramps usually cost.
Can paddlers use Upper Akers?
Most likely, if you launch from the side of Upper Akers and don't block the lane. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is Chilton Memorial Canoe Ramp in Winona, about 19 miles away.
What other boat launches are near Upper Akers?
Akers Lower in Salem (under 1 mile), Welch Landing Access in Licking (1 mile) and Cedar Grove in Licking (4.4 miles).
Other launches near Licking
- Akers Lower Salem, <1 mi
- Welch Landing Access Licking, 1.3 mi
- Cedar Grove Licking, 4.4 mi
- Cedar Grove Boat Launch Licking, 4.4 mi