You'll find HWY 143 on Big Creek in Piedmont. It's a public boat ramp. St. Louis is the nearest big city, about 95 miles away. Closest alternative: Highway K in Piedmont (7.8 miles).
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Piedmont, MO |
| Water | Big Creek |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Official public water access in Missouri, including HWY 143: Missouri Department of Conservation (accesses); Missouri State Highway Patrol Water Patrol Division (boating rules).
Read more: 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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HWY 143 is in Piedmont, Missouri. There is no street address for HWY 143 in our data, but the map pin marks the launch itself.
HWY 143 is on Big Creek.
The map data has no fee details for HWY 143, so check the signs or the agency that runs it before you go.
Paddlers can usually use HWY 143. Carry the boat to the edge of the ramp or the dock end. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is Roselle Access in Ironton, about 22 miles away.
Highway K in Piedmont (7.8 miles) and Smiley in Ironton (13 miles).
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