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Access Site MO

Piso Point Road

Lake Wappapello

Source: u_s__geological_survey Updated 1 year ago

City: Wappapello, MO
County: Wayne County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 36.95591115, -90.31687708
Air Temp: --
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About This Access Site
**Location & Facilities**
Piso Point Road provides mid-lake access on the north shore of Lake Wappapello, offering a single-lane concrete ramp with paved parking. This is one of two primary launch points on the 8,400-acre reservoir and provides good access to the northern sections of the lake. The nearby Rockwood Point Day Use area requires an activity pass for access.

**Paddling & Boating Conditions**
Lake Wappapello is a 45,000-acre recreational reservoir nestled in the Ozark foothills along the St. Francis River, offering calm, protected waters ideal for kayaking and canoeing. The lake is well-known for fishing, with productive areas including Piso Point itself, making it a good destination for mixed-use recreation. If you prefer a two-lane ramp with additional amenities, People's Creek Boat Launch on the northeast corner of the lake offers a dock facility. Snow Creek Campground is available for overnight stays within 10 miles, and the nearby Mingo National Wildlife Refuge provides scenic paddling opportunities in a unique ecosystem.
Federal Facility Information
Free Access Reservations Available
Nearby Campgrounds (1 within 10 miles)
Snow Creek Campground
On-site Reservable
Nearby Recreation Areas
Mingo National Wildlife Refuge Located within
Wappapello Lake Located within
Nearby Boat Facilities
Hendrickson Boat Launch On-site
Holliday Landing Marina On-site
Lost Creek Lodge Marina On-site
Chaonia Landing Marina On-site