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Tobacco Hills Lake

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Tobacco Hills Lake gives you public access to the water in Platte City, MO. It's run by Missouri Department of Conservation. Launching at Tobacco Hills Lake is free. The map data shows 2 launch lanes, which helps on busy weekends. Paddlers use it as well. From Kansas City it's roughly 23 miles in a straight line. Closest alternative: Platte Falls Conservation Area West in Platte City (3.1 miles).

TypeKayak and canoe launch
AddressPlatte City, MO
WaterTobacco Hills Lake
Ramps2 launch lanes in the map data
Surfaceconcrete
Launch feefree
Trailerstrailers allowed
Wheelchairaccessible
Managed byMissouri Department of Conservation
Get directions View on the map
Illustration: a quiet single-lane boat access on a forested lake at golden hour
Symbolic illustration, not Tobacco Hills Lake

Good to know for Tobacco Hills Lake

Rules and closures near Platte City: Missouri Department of Conservation (accesses); Missouri State Highway Patrol Water Patrol Division (boating rules).

Guide: How to launch a boat from a trailer, plus ramp etiquette.

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About Tobacco Hills Lake

Where is Tobacco Hills Lake?

Tobacco Hills Lake is in Platte City, Missouri. Navigation apps get you there via the map pin, which marks Tobacco Hills Lake itself.

Which lake or river does Tobacco Hills Lake access?

It gives you access to Tobacco Hills Lake.

Does it cost money to launch at Tobacco Hills Lake?

Launching at Tobacco Hills Lake costs nothing, going by the map data.

Can I launch a kayak at Tobacco Hills Lake?

It's marked as kayak-friendly. Load at the side and leave the lane free.

Who runs Tobacco Hills Lake?

The map data names Missouri Department of Conservation as the operator of Tobacco Hills Lake.

Where else can you launch near Tobacco Hills Lake?

Platte Falls Conservation Area West in Platte City (3.1 miles), Platte Falls Conservation Area East in Platte City (3.2 miles) and Sharps Station Access in Platte City (4.6 miles).

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