Kaw Point gives you public access to the water in Kansas City, KS. It's inside Kaw Point Riverfront Park. Ramp Approach: points downstream to the confluence on the Kaw River. The next public ramp is E. H. Young Riverfront Park Boat Ramp in Riverside, about 3.2 miles away.
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Kansas City, KS |
| Park | Kaw Point Riverfront Park |
| Surface | concrete |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
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
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How to winch your boat on in a minute, and the small upgrades that make the drive home safer.
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Kaw Point is in Kansas City, Kansas. Use the directions button, which routes to the exact pin of Kaw Point.
We have no fee details for Kaw Point, but our guide to launch fees explains what ramps usually cost.
Yes in most cases. At busy times, wait for a gap between trailers at Kaw Point. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is Schimmel City Access in Kansas City, about 16 miles away.
E. H. Young Riverfront Park Boat Ramp in Riverside (3.2 miles), KC Riverfront Park in Kansas City (4 miles) and Missouri River Boating Association in Riverside (5.4 miles).
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