Schimmel City Access gives you public access to the water in Kansas City, MO. Schimmel City Access is operated by Missouri Department of Conservation. It's listed as free to use. Paddlers use it as well. The next public ramp is Platte Falls Conservation Area West in Platte City, about 6.9 miles away.
| Type | Kayak and canoe launch |
|---|---|
| Address | Kansas City, MO |
| Surface | concrete |
| Launch fee | free |
| Trailers | trailers allowed |
| Managed by | Missouri Department of Conservation |
Details: 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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Schimmel City Access is in Kansas City, Missouri. We only have the map location of Schimmel City Access from OpenStreetMap, and the directions link goes straight to it.
Schimmel City Access is marked as free in the map data, though rules can change, so look at the signs when you arrive.
Yes, kayaks and canoes can put in at Schimmel City Access.
Missouri Department of Conservation runs Schimmel City Access. Ask them about fees and closures.
Platte Falls Conservation Area West in Platte City (6.9 miles), Platte Falls Conservation Area East in Platte City (6.9 miles) and WyCo Lake Boat Ramp in Kansas City (8.8 miles).
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