City: Mokane, MO
County: Callaway County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 38.65235263, -91.88513113
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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
**Location & Access:** Located in Mokane, Callaway County near the town of Mokane, this concrete boat ramp provides public access to the Missouri River at mile marker 124.7 on the left bank. To reach the ramp, take Highway 94 west approximately 0.5 miles from Mokane, then turn south on County Road 479. Jefferson City is about 19 miles downstream, making this a convenient access point for trips in that direction.
**River Character:** The Missouri River at this location is a major waterway with substantial flow—averaging over 121,000 cubic feet per second. Paddlers should expect strong currents and fast water typical of this section of the river. The moderate gradient of approximately 3.9 feet per mile means consistent flow without extreme drops. This is an experienced-paddler river requiring knowledge of fast currents, large-scale navigation, and Missouri River conditions.
**Practical Information:** Statewide Missouri fishing regulations apply at this site. While the concrete ramp accommodates motorboats and larger watercraft, kayakers and canoeists should be prepared for the Missouri River's challenging conditions, including swift currents and occasional commercial traffic. This access point works well for longer paddling trips downstream toward Jefferson City or for boaters seeking to explore this section of one of North America's longest rivers.
**River Character:** The Missouri River at this location is a major waterway with substantial flow—averaging over 121,000 cubic feet per second. Paddlers should expect strong currents and fast water typical of this section of the river. The moderate gradient of approximately 3.9 feet per mile means consistent flow without extreme drops. This is an experienced-paddler river requiring knowledge of fast currents, large-scale navigation, and Missouri River conditions.
**Practical Information:** Statewide Missouri fishing regulations apply at this site. While the concrete ramp accommodates motorboats and larger watercraft, kayakers and canoeists should be prepared for the Missouri River's challenging conditions, including swift currents and occasional commercial traffic. This access point works well for longer paddling trips downstream toward Jefferson City or for boaters seeking to explore this section of one of North America's longest rivers.