HWY 8 Access, a public boat ramp on Huzzah Creek, is located in Steelville. The drive from St. Louis covers roughly 71 miles as the crow flies. Closest alternative: Courtois Creek Access in Steelville (3.3 miles).
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Steelville, MO |
| Water | Huzzah Creek |
| Surface | gravel |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
State agency for boat ramps around Steelville: Missouri Department of Conservation (accesses); Missouri State Highway Patrol Water Patrol Division (boating rules).
Huzzah Creek has 6 more public launches besides HWY 8 Access. All launches on Huzzah Creek
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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HWY 8 Access is in Steelville, Missouri. We only have the map location of HWY 8 Access from OpenStreetMap, and the directions link goes straight to it.
It gives you access to Huzzah Creek.
We have no fee details for HWY 8 Access, but our guide to launch fees explains what ramps usually cost.
Most likely, if you launch from the side of HWY 8 Access and don't block the lane. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is Scotia Canoe Launch in Steelville, about 3.8 miles away.
Courtois Creek Access in Steelville (3.3 miles), Scotia Canoe Launch in Steelville (3.8 miles) and Harper’s Slab in Steelville (4.3 miles).
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