Columbia Bottoms Access gives you public access to the water in St. Louis, MO. If it's full, MO River in St. Louis is 1 mile away.
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | St. Louis, MO |
| Surface | concrete |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Details: How to launch a boat from a trailer.
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Illustration Loading the boat
How to winch your boat on in a minute, and the small upgrades that make the drive home safer.
Loading guide 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 checklistNo ratings so far, so tell us how the ramp, the parking and the water were.
Columbia Bottoms Access is in St. Louis, Missouri. Use the directions button, which routes to the exact pin of Columbia Bottoms Access.
Our data does not say whether Columbia Bottoms Access charges, so look for a pay box or posted fees at the entrance.
Usually yes, as long as you keep the lane at Columbia Bottoms Access clear for trailers. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is Elsah Kayak Access in Florissant, about 14 miles away.
MO River in St. Louis (1 mile), Sunfish Lake in St. Louis (2.5 miles) and Maple Island Access in Alton (2.9 miles).
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