Hammond Camp Access is a public boat ramp on North Fork River in West Plains, MO. The drive from Springfield covers roughly 71 miles as the crow flies. The next public ramp is Twin Bridges Upper in Willow Springs, about 3.6 miles away.
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | West Plains, MO |
| Water | North Fork River |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
State agency for boat ramps around West Plains: Missouri Department of Conservation (accesses); Missouri State Highway Patrol Water Patrol Division (boating rules).
North Fork River has 10 more public launches besides Hammond Camp Access. Boat ramps on North Fork River
Guide: 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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Hammond Camp Access is in West Plains, Missouri. Navigation apps get you there via the map pin, which marks Hammond Camp Access itself.
It gives you access to North Fork River.
We have no fee details for Hammond Camp Access, but our guide to launch fees explains what ramps usually cost.
Yes in most cases. At busy times, wait for a gap between trailers at Hammond Camp Access. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is Vera Cruz in Ava, about 22 miles away.
Twin Bridges Upper in Willow Springs (3.6 miles), River of Life in Gainesville (5.7 miles) and Hebron in Willow Springs (6.6 miles).
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