Dodd Access Boat Ramp gives you public access to the water on Chariton River in Macon, MO. Missouri Department of Conservation manages it. Columbia is the nearest big city, about 64 miles away. If it's full, Long Branch State Park Boat Ramp (East) in Macon is 9.9 miles away.
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Macon, MO |
| Water | Chariton River |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
| Managed by | Missouri Department of Conservation |
Official public water access in Missouri, including Dodd Access Boat Ramp: Missouri Department of Conservation (accesses); Missouri State Highway Patrol Water Patrol Division (boating rules).
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Dodd Access Boat Ramp is in Macon, Missouri. Navigation apps get you there via the map pin, which marks Dodd Access Boat Ramp itself.
Chariton River, in Macon.
The map data has no fee details for Dodd Access Boat Ramp, so check the signs or Missouri Department of Conservation before you go.
Paddlers can usually use Dodd Access Boat Ramp. Carry the boat to the edge of the ramp or the dock end.
The map data names Missouri Department of Conservation as the operator of Dodd Access Boat Ramp.
Long Branch State Park Boat Ramp (East) in Macon (9.9 miles), Long Branch State Park Boat Ramp (Southeast) in Macon (9.9 miles) and Macon Lake Park Boat Ramp in Macon (11 miles).
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