You'll find Wenkel Ford in Gerald. It's a public boat ramp. From St. Louis it's roughly 61 miles in a straight line. If it's full, Mill Rock Access in Gerald is 2.6 miles away.
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Gerald, MO |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Rules and closures near Gerald: Missouri Department of Conservation (accesses); Missouri State Highway Patrol Water Patrol Division (boating rules).
Guide: How to launch a boat from a trailer.
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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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Wenkel Ford is in Gerald, Missouri. Navigation apps get you there via the map pin, which marks Wenkel Ford itself.
The map data has no fee details for Wenkel Ford, so check the signs or the agency that runs it before you go.
Kayaks are usually fine at Wenkel Ford as long as trailers can still get through. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is Canoe Launch in Sullivan in Sullivan, about 14 miles away.
Mill Rock Access in Gerald (2.6 miles), Tea Access in Owensville (7.8 miles) and Sand Ford in Sullivan (11 miles).
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