Sherwood Access gives you public access to the water on Airport Lake in Saint Charles, MO. The drive from St. Louis covers roughly 26 miles as the crow flies. Closest alternative: Grafton in Saint Charles (1 mile).
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Saint Charles, MO |
| Water | Airport Lake |
| Surface | unpaved |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
State agency for boat ramps around Saint Charles: Missouri Department of Conservation (accesses); Missouri State Highway Patrol Water Patrol Division (boating rules).
Details: How to launch a boat from a trailer, plus ramp etiquette.
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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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Sherwood Access is in Saint Charles, Missouri. Open the map link to see where Sherwood Access sits on the shore.
Airport Lake, in Saint Charles.
No fee information yet for Sherwood Access, so if you know it, tell us and we'll add it.
Usually yes, as long as you keep the lane at Sherwood Access clear for trailers. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is IL River-Paddle in Saint Charles, about 2.4 miles away.
Grafton in Saint Charles (1 mile), Port Charles Harbour in Saint Charles (2.1 miles) and Calhoun Point Ramp in Saint Charles (2.3 miles).
Boat Ramps Nearby