Boat Ramps Nearby

Little Platte Park Boat Ramp (Southwest)

Boat ramp

Little Platte Park Boat Ramp (Southwest), a public boat ramp on Little Platte River, is located in Smithville. With 4 lanes, the line moves faster than at a single ramp. The drive from Kansas City covers roughly 21 miles as the crow flies. Closest alternative: Camp Branch Park Boat Ramp in Smithville (1 mile).

TypePublic boat ramp
AddressSmithville, MO
WaterLittle Platte River
ParkLittle Platte Park
Ramps4 launch lanes in the map data
Surfacepaved
Launch feenot in our data, check the signs at the launch
Get directions View on the map
Illustration: a public boat ramp with a floating dock on a wide river
Illustration of a typical boat ramp, not a photo of Little Platte Park Boat Ramp (Southwest)

Good to know for Little Platte Park Boat Ramp (Southwest)

Official public water access in Missouri, including Little Platte Park Boat Ramp (Southwest): Missouri Department of Conservation (accesses); Missouri State Highway Patrol Water Patrol Division (boating rules).

Little Platte River has 2 more public launches besides Little Platte Park Boat Ramp (Southwest). Boat ramps on Little Platte River

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About Little Platte Park Boat Ramp (Southwest)

Where is Little Platte Park Boat Ramp (Southwest)?

Little Platte Park Boat Ramp (Southwest) is in Smithville, Missouri. There is no street address for Little Platte Park Boat Ramp (Southwest) in our data, but the map pin marks the launch itself.

Which lake or river does Little Platte Park Boat Ramp (Southwest) access?

It gives you access to Little Platte River.

Does it cost money to launch at Little Platte Park Boat Ramp (Southwest)?

The map data has no fee details for Little Platte Park Boat Ramp (Southwest), so check the signs or the agency that runs it before you go.

Can paddlers use Little Platte Park Boat Ramp (Southwest)?

Yes in most cases. At busy times, wait for a gap between trailers at Little Platte Park Boat Ramp (Southwest). The nearest dedicated kayak launch is Platte Falls Conservation Area East in Platte City, about 12 miles away.

Where else can you launch near Little Platte Park Boat Ramp (Southwest)?

Camp Branch Park Boat Ramp in Smithville (1 mile), Crows Creek Park Boat Ramp in Smithville (1.7 miles) and Little Platte Park Boat Ramp (North) in Smithville (2.2 miles).

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