You'll find Prongs on North Prong Jacks Fork in Mountain View. It's a public boat ramp. Springfield is the nearest big city, about 87 miles away. The next public ramp is South Prongs in Mountain View, about under 1 mile away.
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Mountain View, MO |
| Water | North Prong Jacks Fork |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Official public water access in Missouri, including Prongs: Missouri Department of Conservation (accesses); Missouri State Highway Patrol Water Patrol Division (boating rules).
More in our guide: How to launch a boat from a trailer, plus ramp etiquette.
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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
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How to winch your boat on in a minute, and the small upgrades that make the drive home safer.
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Prongs is in Mountain View, Missouri. We have no street address for Prongs, only its exact position on the map.
It gives you access to North Prong Jacks Fork.
Our data does not say whether Prongs charges, so look for a pay box or posted fees at the entrance.
Most likely, if you launch from the side of Prongs and don't block the lane. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is Chilton Memorial Canoe Ramp in Winona, about 21 miles away.
South Prongs in Mountain View (under 1 mile), Buck Hollow in Mountain View (3.8 miles) and Blue Springs in Mountain View (5.4 miles).
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