Jentell Brees Access gives you public access to the water on Missouri River in Wathena, KS. From Kansas City it's roughly 44 miles in a straight line. The next public ramp is Independence Park Boat Ramp in Atchison, about 12 miles away.
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Wathena, KS |
| Water | Missouri River |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Before driving to Jentell Brees Access, check closures with Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks.
Guide: How to launch a boat from a trailer.
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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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Jentell Brees Access is in Wathena, Kansas. Open the map link to see where Jentell Brees Access sits on the shore.
It gives you access to Missouri River.
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Yes in most cases. At busy times, wait for a gap between trailers at Jentell Brees Access. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is Tobacco Hills Lake in Platte City, about 21 miles away.
Independence Park Boat Ramp in Atchison (12 miles).
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