Access Site
MO
Cooley Lake Conservation Area
Missouri River • Little Blue River
Source: missouri_department_of_conservation Updated 1 year ago
City: Excelsior Springs Junction, MO
County: Clay County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 39.22786236, -94.23515172
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Location
Live Webcam
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
Located just south of Excelsior Springs near the junction of Highways N and 210 in Clay County, Cooley Lake Conservation Area offers a concrete boat ramp for accessing the Missouri River. This 1,345-acre conservation area is managed by the Missouri Department of Conservation and provides parking, a privy, and a viewing platform. The facility is open to the public for boating and motorized watercraft use, along with fishing, hunting, and wildlife observation.
The Missouri River at this location is a major waterway with significant flow and current. Paddlers should be prepared for the river's substantial characteristics: average flows exceed 121,000 cubic feet per second, with average water velocity around 7.4 feet per second. The river maintains a moderate gradient in this region. Given the Missouri's size, volume, and current strength, this access point is best suited for experienced paddlers and motorboaters rather than beginners. For specific information about hours of operation, fees, accessibility details, or current water conditions, contact the Missouri Department of Conservation at 816-655-6250.
The Missouri River at this location is a major waterway with significant flow and current. Paddlers should be prepared for the river's substantial characteristics: average flows exceed 121,000 cubic feet per second, with average water velocity around 7.4 feet per second. The river maintains a moderate gradient in this region. Given the Missouri's size, volume, and current strength, this access point is best suited for experienced paddlers and motorboaters rather than beginners. For specific information about hours of operation, fees, accessibility details, or current water conditions, contact the Missouri Department of Conservation at 816-655-6250.