Sharps Station Access, a public boat ramp on Platte River, is located in Platte City. Sharps Station Access charges no fee, according to the map data. It's about 20 miles from Kansas City, KS, as the crow flies. If it's full, Platte Falls Conservation Area East in Platte City is 2.7 miles away.
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Platte City, MO |
| Water | Platte River |
| Surface | concrete |
| Launch fee | free |
Closures and rules for Sharps Station Access: Missouri Department of Conservation (accesses); Missouri State Highway Patrol Water Patrol Division (boating rules).
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Sharps Station Access is in Platte City, Missouri. Open the map link to see where Sharps Station Access sits on the shore.
Sharps Station Access is on Platte River.
According to the map data there is no fee at Sharps Station Access.
Paddlers can usually use Sharps Station Access. Carry the boat to the edge of the ramp or the dock end. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is Platte Falls Conservation Area East in Platte City, about 2.7 miles away.
Platte Falls Conservation Area East in Platte City (2.7 miles), Platte Falls Conservation Area West in Platte City (2.9 miles) and Tobacco Hills Lake in Platte City (4.6 miles).
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