You'll find Red Star Access in Cape Girardeau. It's a public boat ramp. Closest alternative: Headwaters Access in Scott City (5.7 miles).
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Cape Girardeau, MO |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
More in our guide: How to launch a boat from a trailer.
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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.
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Red Star Access is in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. There is no street address for Red Star Access in our data, but the map pin marks the launch itself.
Fees for Red Star Access are not in the map data; small local ramps are often free, park and Corps ramps often are not.
Yes in most cases. At busy times, wait for a gap between trailers at Red Star Access. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is Missouri Department of Conservation Boat Ramp in Oran, about 18 miles away.
Headwaters Access in Scott City (5.7 miles), Moccasin Springs Boat Ramp in Cape Girardeau (10 miles) and Lake Tywappity in Chaffee (11 miles).
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