You'll find Old HWY on Meramec River in Saint Clair. It's a public boat ramp. St. Louis is the nearest big city, about 44 miles away. Closest alternative: Red Horse in Saint Clair (3 miles).
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Saint Clair, MO |
| Water | Meramec River |
| Surface | concrete |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Rules and closures near Saint Clair: Missouri Department of Conservation (accesses); Missouri State Highway Patrol Water Patrol Division (boating rules).
Old HWY is one of 27 public launches on Meramec River. All launches on Meramec River
More in our 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
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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Old HWY is in Saint Clair, Missouri. There is no street address for Old HWY in our data, but the map pin marks the launch itself.
It gives you access to Meramec River.
No fee information yet for Old HWY, so if you know it, tell us and we'll add it.
Paddlers can usually use Old HWY. Carry the boat to the edge of the ramp or the dock end. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is Canoe Launch in Sullivan in Sullivan, about 15 miles away.
Red Horse in Saint Clair (3 miles), River Round in Saint Clair (3.3 miles) and Chouteau Claim in Villa Ridge (5.3 miles).
Boat Ramps Nearby