Akers Lower gives you public access to the water on Current River in Salem, MO. From Springfield it's roughly 97 miles in a straight line. Closest alternative: Upper Akers in Licking (under 1 mile).
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Salem, MO |
| Water | Current River |
| Surface | gravel |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Official public water access in Missouri, including Akers Lower: Missouri Department of Conservation (accesses); Missouri State Highway Patrol Water Patrol Division (boating rules).
Akers Lower is one of 12 public launches on Current River. Boat ramps on Current River
Read more: 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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Akers Lower is in Salem, Missouri. Use the directions button, which routes to the exact pin of Akers Lower.
Akers Lower is on Current River.
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Generally yes. Unload away from the lane and launch quickly. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is Chilton Memorial Canoe Ramp in Winona, about 19 miles away.
Upper Akers in Licking (under 1 mile), Welch Landing Access in Licking (1 mile) and Cedar Grove in Licking (4.5 miles).
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