Washington SP is a public boat ramp on Mineral Fork in De Soto, MO. It's about 46 miles from St. Louis, MO, as the crow flies. If it's full, Washington State Park in De Soto is 1 mile away.
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | De Soto, MO |
| Water | Mineral Fork |
| Surface | sand |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Rules and closures near De Soto: Missouri Department of Conservation (accesses); Missouri State Highway Patrol Water Patrol Division (boating rules).
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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Washington SP is in De Soto, Missouri. Use the directions button, which routes to the exact pin of Washington SP.
It gives you access to Mineral Fork.
The map data has no fee details for Washington SP, so check the signs or the agency that runs it before you go.
Generally yes. Unload away from the lane and launch quickly. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is Canoe Launch in Sullivan in Sullivan, about 24 miles away.
Washington State Park in De Soto (1 mile), Mammoth Access in De Soto (2.4 miles) and Merrill Horse in De Soto (5.5 miles).
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