CR 447 gives you public access to the water in Paris, MO. From Columbia it's roughly 45 miles in a straight line. If it's full, Highway U Boat Ramp in Paris is 3 miles away.
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Paris, MO |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Closures and rules for CR 447: Missouri Department of Conservation (accesses); Missouri State Highway Patrol Water Patrol Division (boating rules).
Step by step: 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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CR 447 is in Paris, Missouri. Navigation apps get you there via the map pin, which marks CR 447 itself.
We have no fee details for CR 447, but our guide to launch fees explains what ramps usually cost.
Kayaks are usually fine at CR 447 as long as trailers can still get through.
Highway U Boat Ramp in Paris (3 miles), Mark Twain State Park in Paris (3.3 miles) and Elk Fork Salt River in Paris (3.5 miles).
Boat Ramps Nearby