Boat Ramps NearbyHwy W
Hwy W is a public boat ramp in Rolla, MO. Closest alternative: FS Access in Rolla (2.6 miles).
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Rolla, MO |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Before you launch at Hwy W
- Lines, fenders and plug: sort them out in the lot, then roll down to Hwy W ready to go.
- Wet concrete is slippery: at Hwy W, brake on and transmission in park before you leave the driver's seat.
- When you come back to Hwy W, winch the boat on instead of power loading, which keeps the end of the ramp intact.
- Clean, drain and dry your boat and trailer before you leave Hwy W, so invasive mussels and plants don't travel to the next lake.
Details: How to launch a boat from a trailer, plus ramp etiquette.
Small things for ramp day
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Illustration Bestseller Attwood 7524A7 snap-handle drain plug The forgotten drain plug is the classic ramp mistake. A spare in the glove box saves the day. View on Amazon -
Illustration Top pick Bungee dock lines with quick connect, shock absorbing Clip on in seconds while your partner parks the trailer. The bungee keeps the boat off the dock in wakes. View on Amazon -
Illustration Master Lock trailer coupler lock (fits 1-7/8", 2", 2-5/16") Your trailer sits alone in the ramp lot all day. A coupler lock keeps it where you left it. View on Amazon
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Illustration The classic ramp mistake
Never forget the drain plug again
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
Why rangers hate power loading
How to winch your boat on in a minute, and the small upgrades that make the drive home safer.
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About Hwy W
How do I get to Hwy W?
Hwy W is in Rolla, Missouri. There is no street address for Hwy W in our data, but the map pin marks the launch itself.
Does it cost money to launch at Hwy W?
Fees for Hwy W are not in the map data; small local ramps are often free, park and Corps ramps often are not.
Can paddlers use Hwy W?
Usually yes, as long as you keep the lane at Hwy W clear for trailers. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is Ross Access Canoe Launch in Fort Leonard Wood, about 15 miles away.
Where else can you launch near Hwy W?
FS Access in Rolla (2.6 miles), Hwy 63 in Rolla (3.1 miles) and Milldam Hollow in Rolla (3.8 miles).
Other launches near Rolla
- FS Access Rolla, 2.6 mi
- Hwy 63 Rolla, 3.1 mi
- Milldam Hollow Rolla, 3.8 mi
- Hyw T Rolla, 6.1 mi