Archangel Access is a public boat ramp on Chariton River in Unionville, MO. It's listed as free to use. The drive from Des Moines covers roughly 91 miles as the crow flies. If it's full, Thousand Hills State Park Boat Ramp in Kirksville is 21 miles away.
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Unionville, MO |
| Water | Chariton River |
| Surface | concrete |
| Launch fee | free |
Official public water access in Missouri, including Archangel Access: Missouri Department of Conservation (accesses); Missouri State Highway Patrol Water Patrol Division (boating rules).
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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Archangel Access is in Unionville, Missouri. There is no street address for Archangel Access in our data, but the map pin marks the launch itself.
Archangel Access is on Chariton River.
Launching at Archangel Access costs nothing, going by the map data.
Paddlers can usually use Archangel Access. Carry the boat to the edge of the ramp or the dock end.
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