Lathrop Bridge Boat Ramp is a public boat ramp on Little Platte River in Plattsburg, MO. The drive from East Independence covers roughly 33 miles as the crow flies. If it's full, Little Platte Park Boat Ramp (North) in Smithville is 11 miles away.
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Plattsburg, MO |
| Water | Little Platte River |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Rules and closures near Plattsburg: Missouri Department of Conservation (accesses); Missouri State Highway Patrol Water Patrol Division (boating rules).
Lathrop Bridge Boat Ramp is one of 3 public launches on Little Platte River. All launches on Little Platte River
Details: 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
Illustration Loading the boat
How to winch your boat on in a minute, and the small upgrades that make the drive home safer.
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Lathrop Bridge Boat Ramp is in Plattsburg, Missouri. There is no street address for Lathrop Bridge Boat Ramp in our data, but the map pin marks the launch itself.
It gives you access to Little Platte River.
The map data has no fee details for Lathrop Bridge Boat Ramp, so check the signs or the agency that runs it before you go.
Most likely, if you launch from the side of Lathrop Bridge Boat Ramp and don't block the lane. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is Platte Falls Conservation Area East in Platte City, about 23 miles away.
Little Platte Park Boat Ramp (North) in Smithville (11 miles), Camp Branch Park Boat Ramp in Smithville (11 miles) and Crows Creek Park Boat Ramp in Smithville (13 miles).
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