Access Site
MO
Marion Access
Missouri River • Moniteau Creek
Source: missouri_department_of_conservation Updated 1 year ago
City: Centertown, MO
County: Cole County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 38.69041783, -92.36483513
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Location
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Nearby Gauge Conditions
Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Runs on Missouri River
1 run
There are no whitewater runs within 50 miles of this access site.
These whitewater runs are on the same river but located more than 50 miles from this access site.
Difficulty Classes
I Easy
II Novice
III Intermediate
IV Advanced
V Expert/Extreme
VI Unrunnable
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater
About This Access Site
Marion Access near Centertown provides a public boat ramp and parking area for paddlers and boaters on the Missouri River. The site offers primitive camping facilities near the ramp, making it a convenient base for multi-day river trips. Be prepared for variable launch conditions: the ramp points downstream with some rocky sections, and muddy or rocky bank landings are typical at this location.
The Missouri River at this access point is a major waterway—the second-longest river system in North America—with substantial flow averaging over 121,000 cubic feet per second. Paddlers should expect swift currents (average velocity ~7.4 feet/second) and plan accordingly. This section of river has a moderate gradient of about 3.9 feet per mile, typical for the lower Missouri. Check current water conditions before launching, as flow rates and water levels can vary significantly with season and upstream dam releases. The site is managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Kansas City District), so contact them for current access information or facility updates.
The Missouri River at this access point is a major waterway—the second-longest river system in North America—with substantial flow averaging over 121,000 cubic feet per second. Paddlers should expect swift currents (average velocity ~7.4 feet/second) and plan accordingly. This section of river has a moderate gradient of about 3.9 feet per mile, typical for the lower Missouri. Check current water conditions before launching, as flow rates and water levels can vary significantly with season and upstream dam releases. The site is managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Kansas City District), so contact them for current access information or facility updates.