Ross Access Canoe Launch, a kayak and canoe launch on Big Piney River, is located in Fort Leonard Wood. Springfield is the nearest big city, about 75 miles away. Closest alternative: Hazelgreen Access Canoe Ramp in Richland (23 miles).
| Type | Kayak and canoe launch |
|---|---|
| Address | Fort Leonard Wood, MO |
| Water | Big Piney River |
| Surface | gravel |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Rules and closures near Fort Leonard Wood: Missouri Department of Conservation (accesses); Missouri State Highway Patrol Water Patrol Division (boating rules).
Ross Access Canoe Launch is one of 16 public launches on Big Piney River. All launches on Big Piney River
Details: How to launch a kayak or canoe.
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Shore, dock and ramp launches step by step, plus the cart that ends the long carry from the car.
Kayak launch guide
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Staging, courtesy docks and the Clean, Drain, Dry laws that can bring a fine.
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Ross Access Canoe Launch is in Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri. Open the map link to see where Ross Access Canoe Launch sits on the shore.
Ross Access Canoe Launch is on Big Piney River.
We don't have fee information for Ross Access Canoe Launch, but many city and county ramps are free, while state parks and Corps lakes often charge.
MDOT in Fort Leonard Wood (under 1 mile), Six Crossing in Fort Leonard Wood (1.9 miles) and Forest Service in Fort Leonard Wood (2.8 miles).
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