A. Perry Philips Boat Ramp gives you public access to the water in Columbia, MO. It's inside A. Perry Philips Park. Missouri Department of Conservation manages it. Closest alternative: Cosmo-Bethel Park Boat Ramp in Columbia (2.7 miles).
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Columbia, MO |
| Park | A. Perry Philips Park |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
| Managed by | Missouri Department of Conservation |
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A. Perry Philips Boat Ramp is in Columbia, Missouri. We only have the map location of A. Perry Philips Boat Ramp from OpenStreetMap, and the directions link goes straight to it.
We have no fee details for A. Perry Philips Boat Ramp, but our guide to launch fees explains what ramps usually cost.
Usually yes, as long as you keep the lane at A. Perry Philips Boat Ramp clear for trailers. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is Stephens Lake Park Canoe Launch in Columbia, about 3.9 miles away.
Missouri Department of Conservation runs A. Perry Philips Boat Ramp. Ask them about fees and closures.
Cosmo-Bethel Park Boat Ramp in Columbia (2.7 miles), Stephens Lake Park Canoe Launch in Columbia (3.9 miles) and Providence Access Boat Ramp in Columbia (7.3 miles).
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