Canton Ferry gives you public access to the water on Wyaconda River in Canton, MO. It's about 93 miles from Columbia, MO, as the crow flies. If it's full, Fenway Landing in Canton is 4.9 miles away.
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Canton, MO |
| Water | Wyaconda River |
| Surface | concrete |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
State agency for boat ramps around Canton: 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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Canton Ferry is in Canton, Missouri. We have no street address for Canton Ferry, only its exact position on the map.
Wyaconda River, in Canton.
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Usually yes, as long as you keep the lane at Canton Ferry clear for trailers. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is Fort Pike Access in Kahoka, about 23 miles away.
Fenway Landing in Canton (4.9 miles), Wakonda State Park Boat Ramp in Quincy (8.8 miles) and Lock & Dam 21 Lower Boat Ramp in Quincy (17 miles).
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