Eastgate Access, a public boat ramp on Big Piney River, is located in Fort Leonard Wood. The drive from Springfield covers roughly 78 miles as the crow flies. Closest alternative: Big Piney (North 2) in Fort Leonard Wood (1 mile).
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Fort Leonard Wood, MO |
| Water | Big Piney River |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Closures and rules for Eastgate Access: Missouri Department of Conservation (accesses); Missouri State Highway Patrol Water Patrol Division (boating rules).
Eastgate Access is one of 16 public launches on Big Piney River. Big Piney River overview
Guide: How to launch a boat from a trailer, plus ramp etiquette.
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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.
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Eastgate Access is in Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri. We have no street address for Eastgate Access, only its exact position on the map.
Eastgate Access is on Big Piney River.
We have no fee details for Eastgate Access, but our guide to launch fees explains what ramps usually cost.
Most likely, if you launch from the side of Eastgate Access and don't block the lane. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is Ross Access Canoe Launch in Fort Leonard Wood, about 6.3 miles away.
Big Piney (North 2) in Fort Leonard Wood (1 mile), Big Piney (North) in Fort Leonard Wood (1 mile) and Big Piney Golf Course in Fort Leonard Wood (2 miles).
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