Slabtown Landing, a public boat ramp on Big Piney River, is located in Licking. The managing agency is Mark Twain National Forest. It's about 73 miles from Springfield, MO, as the crow flies. The next public ramp is Slabtown Bridge Landing in Licking, about under 1 mile away.
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Licking, MO |
| Water | Big Piney River |
| Surface | unpaved |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
| Managed by | Mark Twain National Forest |
Official public water access in Missouri, including Slabtown Landing: Missouri Department of Conservation (accesses); Missouri State Highway Patrol Water Patrol Division (boating rules).
Slabtown Landing is one of 16 public launches on Big Piney River. Boat ramps on Big Piney River
Guide: 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
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How to winch your boat on in a minute, and the small upgrades that make the drive home safer.
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Slabtown Landing is in Licking, Missouri. Use the directions button, which routes to the exact pin of Slabtown Landing.
Big Piney River, in Licking.
We have no fee details for Slabtown Landing, but our guide to launch fees explains what ramps usually cost.
Yes in most cases. At busy times, wait for a gap between trailers at Slabtown Landing. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is Ross Access Canoe Launch in Fort Leonard Wood, about 7.6 miles away.
The map data names Mark Twain National Forest as the operator of Slabtown Landing.
Slabtown Bridge Landing in Licking (under 1 mile), Mason Bridge Access in Licking (4.7 miles) and Forest Service in Fort Leonard Wood (4.8 miles).
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