Woodson Woods Access is a public boat ramp on Meramec River in Saint James, MO. The drive from Columbia covers roughly 82 miles as the crow flies. Closest alternative: Adventure Outdoors Landing in Cuba (3.4 miles).
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Saint James, MO |
| Water | Meramec River |
| Surface | gravel |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Rules and closures near Saint James: Missouri Department of Conservation (accesses); Missouri State Highway Patrol Water Patrol Division (boating rules).
Meramec River has 26 more public launches besides Woodson Woods Access. Meramec River overview
More in our guide: How to launch a boat from a trailer.
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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.
Launch checklistNo ratings so far, so tell us how the ramp, the parking and the water were.
Woodson Woods Access is in Saint James, Missouri. Use the directions button, which routes to the exact pin of Woodson Woods Access.
It gives you access to Meramec River.
We have no fee details for Woodson Woods Access, but our guide to launch fees explains what ramps usually cost.
Usually yes, as long as you keep the lane at Woodson Woods Access clear for trailers. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is Scotia Canoe Launch in Steelville, about 17 miles away.
Adventure Outdoors Landing in Cuba (3.4 miles), Adventure Outdoors Launch in Steelville (3.4 miles) and Scotts Ford Access in Cuba (3.4 miles).
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