Boat Ramps NearbyWashington State Park
You'll find Washington State Park in De Soto. It's a public boat ramp. Closest alternative: Washington SP in De Soto (1 mile).
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | De Soto, MO |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Good to know for Washington State Park
- Get the boat ready away from the lane at Washington State Park, so the ramp stays free for the next trailer.
- Back the trailer into the water at Washington State Park only as far as needed to float the boat.
- When you come back to Washington State Park, winch the boat on instead of power loading, which keeps the end of the ramp intact.
- Clean, Drain, Dry at Washington State Park: clear off plants, drain bilge and livewell, and let everything dry before the next launch.
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 Master Lock trailer coupler lock (fits 1-7/8", 2", 2-5/16") Your trailer sits alone in the ramp lot all day. A coupler lock keeps it where you left it. View on Amazon
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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.
Launch checklist
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.
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About Washington State Park
Where is Washington State Park?
Washington State Park is in De Soto, Missouri. Use the directions button, which routes to the exact pin of Washington State Park.
Is Washington State Park free?
No fee information yet for Washington State Park, so if you know it, tell us and we'll add it.
Can paddlers use Washington State Park?
Most likely, if you launch from the side of Washington State Park and don't block the lane. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is Canoe Launch in Sullivan in Sullivan, about 25 miles away.
What other boat launches are near Washington State Park?
Washington SP in De Soto (1 mile), Mammoth Access in De Soto (2.5 miles) and Merrill Horse in De Soto (5.9 miles).
More boat ramps nearby
- Washington SP De Soto, 1.1 mi
- Mammoth Access De Soto, 2.5 mi
- Merrill Horse De Soto, 5.9 mi
- Brown's Ford Hillsboro, 9.1 mi