James Clark Access gives you public access to the water on Saint Francis River in Poplar Bluff, MO. The next public ramp is Mingo Creek-Lower in Bloomfield, about 5.6 miles away.
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Poplar Bluff, MO |
| Water | Saint Francis River |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Official Missouri access sites: Missouri Department of Conservation (accesses); Missouri State Highway Patrol Water Patrol Division (boating rules).
Guide: 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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James Clark Access is in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. We only have the map location of James Clark Access from OpenStreetMap, and the directions link goes straight to it.
James Clark Access is on Saint Francis River.
Our data does not say whether James Clark Access charges, so look for a pay box or posted fees at the entrance.
Most likely, if you launch from the side of James Clark Access and don't block the lane. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is Hillard Access in Poplar Bluff, about 10 miles away.
Mingo Creek-Lower in Bloomfield (5.6 miles), Lower Mingo Creek in Bloomfield (6.2 miles) and Mingo Creek in Bloomfield (6.3 miles).
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