You'll find Pelican Island in Old Jamestown. It's a public boat ramp. If it's full, MO River in Old Jamestown is 2.1 miles away.
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Old Jamestown, MO |
| Surface | concrete |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Details: How to launch a boat from a trailer.
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Illustration Loading the boat
How to winch your boat on in a minute, and the small upgrades that make the drive home safer.
Loading guide Illustration The classic ramp mistake
A spare snap-handle plug in the glove box, and the full launch checklist that keeps the line moving.
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Pelican Island is in Old Jamestown, Missouri. Use the directions button, which routes to the exact pin of Pelican Island.
No fee information yet for Pelican Island, so if you know it, tell us and we'll add it.
Generally yes. Unload away from the lane and launch quickly. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is Elsah Kayak Access in Florissant, about 8 miles away.
MO River in Old Jamestown (2.1 miles), Dresser Island (Northwest) in Alton (3.1 miles) and Dresser Island (Northwest 2) in Alton (3.3 miles).
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