You'll find Six Crossing on Big Piney River in Fort Leonard Wood. It's a public boat ramp. The drive from Springfield covers roughly 75 miles as the crow flies. Closest alternative: Forest Service in Fort Leonard Wood (under 1 mile).
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Fort Leonard Wood, MO |
| Water | Big Piney River |
| Surface | gravel |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Official public water access in Missouri, including Six Crossing: Missouri Department of Conservation (accesses); Missouri State Highway Patrol Water Patrol Division (boating rules).
Six Crossing is one of 16 public launches on Big Piney River. All launches on Big Piney 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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Six Crossing is in Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri. Use the directions button, which routes to the exact pin of Six Crossing.
It gives you access to Big Piney River.
We don't have fee information for Six Crossing, but many city and county ramps are free, while state parks and Corps lakes often charge.
Generally yes. Unload away from the lane and launch quickly. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is Ross Access Canoe Launch in Fort Leonard Wood, about 1.9 miles away.
Forest Service in Fort Leonard Wood (under 1 mile), MDOT in Fort Leonard Wood (1.5 miles) and Ross Access Canoe Launch in Fort Leonard Wood (1.9 miles).
Boat Ramps Nearby