Headwaters Access gives you public access to the water on Castor River Diversion Channel in Scott City, MO. The next public ramp is Red Star Access in Cape Girardeau, about 5.7 miles away.
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Scott City, MO |
| Water | Castor River Diversion Channel |
| 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).
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Headwaters Access is in Scott City, Missouri. Open the map link to see where Headwaters Access sits on the shore.
It gives you access to Castor River Diversion Channel.
The map data has no fee details for Headwaters Access, so check the signs or the agency that runs it before you go.
Most likely, if you launch from the side of Headwaters Access and don't block the lane. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is Missouri Department of Conservation Boat Ramp in Oran, about 13 miles away.
Red Star Access in Cape Girardeau (5.7 miles), Lake Tywappity in Chaffee (5.7 miles) and Missouri Department of Conservation Boat Ramp in Oran (13 miles).
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