Ralph Cox Memorial Access is a public boat ramp on James River in Crane, MO. From Springfield it's roughly 30 miles in a straight line. If it's full, Kerr Access in Crane is 1.9 miles away.
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Crane, MO |
| Water | James River |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Before driving to Ralph Cox Memorial Access, check closures with Missouri Department of Conservation (accesses); Missouri State Highway Patrol Water Patrol Division (boating rules).
James River has 2 more public launches besides Ralph Cox Memorial Access. James River overview
Guide: How to launch a boat from a trailer, plus ramp etiquette.
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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.
Launch checklistStill waiting for the first review of this launch.
Ralph Cox Memorial Access is in Crane, Missouri. Open the map link to see where Ralph Cox Memorial Access sits on the shore.
James River, in Crane.
We don't have fee information for Ralph Cox Memorial Access, but many city and county ramps are free, while state parks and Corps lakes often charge.
Generally yes. Unload away from the lane and launch quickly.
Kerr Access in Crane (1.9 miles), Jackson Hollow Boat Launch in Kimberling City (9.2 miles) and Lower Flat Creek Access in Shell Knob (9.5 miles).
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