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Access Site MO

Ralph Cox Memorial Access

James River

Source: missouri_department_of_conservation Updated 1 year ago

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City: Galena, MO
County: Stone County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 36.80697220, -93.46170349
Cox Memorial Access, 30100 MO-413, Galena, MO 65656, USA
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James River at Galena, MO Same River 0.1 mi away
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James River near Boaz, MO Same River 14.8 mi away
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About This Access Site
Ralph Cox Memorial Access, located just east of Galena in Stone County, provides excellent public access to the James River for kayakers, canoeists, and boaters. The site features a concrete ADA-accessible boat ramp, a large parking lot, and facilities including a privy. This is a day-use-only area with no camping permitted.

This section of the James River is known for Class I rapids that add excitement to paddling trips through scenic Ozark terrain. The river at this point is a substantial waterway—classified as a large river with an average flow of 668 cubic feet per second and a gentle slope of about 1 foot per mile. Expect moderate current conditions and relatively stable water levels typical of the lower James River drainage. Ralph Cox Access serves as a popular launching point alongside nearby H.L. Kerr Access for paddlers looking to experience this section's combination of mild whitewater and natural landscape.