Boat Ramps NearbySouth Prongs
South Prongs is a public boat ramp in Mountain View, MO. If it's full, Prongs in Mountain View is under 1 mile away.
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Mountain View, MO |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Before you launch at South Prongs
- Get the boat ready away from the lane at South Prongs, so the ramp stays free for the next trailer.
- Set the parking brake before anyone steps out, even if the ramp at South Prongs looks flat.
- When you come back to South Prongs, winch the boat on instead of power loading, which keeps the end of the ramp intact.
- Clean, drain and dry your boat and trailer before you leave South Prongs, so invasive mussels and plants don't travel to the next lake.
Read more: How to launch a boat from a trailer, plus ramp etiquette.
Small things for ramp day
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Illustration Bestseller Attwood 7524A7 snap-handle drain plug The forgotten drain plug is the classic ramp mistake. A spare in the glove box saves the day. View on Amazon -
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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 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.
Loading guide 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 checklistReviews
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About South Prongs
How do I get to South Prongs?
South Prongs is in Mountain View, Missouri. Open the map link to see where South Prongs sits on the shore.
Is there a fee at South Prongs?
The map data has no fee details for South Prongs, so check the signs or the agency that runs it before you go.
Can paddlers use South Prongs?
Most likely, if you launch from the side of South Prongs and don't block the lane. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is Chilton Memorial Canoe Ramp in Winona, about 22 miles away.
Where else can you launch near South Prongs?
Prongs in Mountain View (under 1 mile), Buck Hollow in Mountain View (4.1 miles) and Blue Springs in Mountain View (5.7 miles).
More boat ramps nearby
- Prongs Mountain View, <1 mi
- Buck Hollow Mountain View, 4.1 mi
- Blue Springs Mountain View, 5.7 mi
- Bluffview Mountain View, 5.7 mi