Boat Ramps NearbyWashington SP
Washington SP is a public boat ramp in De Soto, MO. If it's full, Washington State Park in De Soto is 1 mile away.
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | De Soto, MO |
| Surface | sand |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Good to know for Washington SP
- Before you back down, check the drain plug and unplug the trailer lights.
- Wet concrete is slippery: at Washington SP, brake on and transmission in park before you leave the driver's seat.
- Load with the winch, not the throttle, so Washington SP stays usable for everyone.
- Clean, drain and dry your boat and trailer before you leave Washington SP, 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 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 Washington SP
Where is Washington SP?
Washington SP is in De Soto, Missouri. Use the directions button, which routes to the exact pin of Washington SP.
Is there a fee at Washington SP?
The map data has no fee details for Washington SP, so check the signs or the agency that runs it before you go.
Can I launch a kayak at Washington SP?
Generally yes. Unload away from the lane and launch quickly. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is Canoe Launch in Sullivan in Sullivan, about 24 miles away.
Where else can you launch near Washington SP?
Washington State Park in De Soto (1 mile), Mammoth Access in De Soto (2.4 miles) and Merrill Horse in De Soto (5.5 miles).
More boat ramps nearby
- Washington State Park De Soto, 1.1 mi
- Mammoth Access De Soto, 2.4 mi
- Merrill Horse De Soto, 5.5 mi
- Brown's Ford Hillsboro, 8.7 mi