Boat Ramps NearbyHighway K
You'll find Highway K in Piedmont. It's a public boat ramp. Closest alternative: Smiley in Ironton (6.1 miles).
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Piedmont, MO |
| Surface | sand |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Before you launch at Highway K
- Do the prep in the parking area (drain plug in, straps off, lines and fenders ready), then back down only when it's your turn.
- Wet concrete is slippery: at Highway K, brake on and transmission in park before you leave the driver's seat.
- When you come back to Highway K, winch the boat on instead of power loading, which keeps the end of the ramp intact.
- When you leave Highway K, pull off any weeds and drain all water from the boat.
More in our guide: How to launch a boat from a trailer, plus ramp etiquette.
Small things for ramp day
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Illustration Loading the boat
Why rangers hate power loading
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
Never forget the drain plug again
A spare snap-handle plug in the glove box, and the full launch checklist that keeps the line moving.
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About Highway K
How do I get to Highway K?
Highway K is in Piedmont, Missouri. The directions button above routes you to the pin for Highway K.
Is there a fee at Highway K?
Fees for Highway K are not in the map data; small local ramps are often free, park and Corps ramps often are not.
Can I launch a kayak at Highway K?
Usually yes, as long as you keep the lane at Highway K clear for trailers. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is Roselle Access in Ironton, about 24 miles away.
Where else can you launch near Highway K?
Smiley in Ironton (6.1 miles), HWY 143 in Piedmont (7.8 miles) and Centerville Access in Centerville (14 miles).
Other launches near Piedmont
- Smiley Ironton, 6.1 mi
- HWY 143 Piedmont, 7.8 mi
- Centerville Access Centerville, 14 mi
- Paint Rock Bluff access Winona, 21 mi