Mark Twain Lake (West), a public boat ramp, is located in Monroe City. From Columbia it's roughly 49 miles in a straight line. Closest alternative: Mark Twain State Park 107 Boat Ramp in Monroe City (under 1 mile).
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Monroe City, MO |
| Water | Mark Twain Lake |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Official Missouri access sites: Missouri Department of Conservation (accesses); Missouri State Highway Patrol Water Patrol Division (boating rules).
Mark Twain Lake has 3 more public launches besides Mark Twain Lake (West). Boat ramps on Mark Twain Lake
Our checklist: 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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Mark Twain Lake (West) is in Monroe City, Missouri. Navigation apps get you there via the map pin, which marks Mark Twain Lake (West) itself.
It gives you access to Mark Twain Lake.
We have no fee details for Mark Twain Lake (West), but our guide to launch fees explains what ramps usually cost.
Usually yes, as long as you keep the lane at Mark Twain Lake (West) clear for trailers.
Mark Twain State Park 107 Boat Ramp in Monroe City (under 1 mile), Highway U Boat Ramp in Paris (2.1 miles) and Sandy Creek in Monroe City (2.4 miles).
Boat Ramps Nearby