City: Cambridge, MO
County: Chariton County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 39.31504859, -92.96346264
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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
Dalton Bottoms Access, located near Cambridge in Chariton County, provides boat ramp access to the Missouri River at a popular stopping point along the Missouri River Water Trail. The ramp points downstream and features some rocky bank landing areas, with muddy bank landing also available as an alternative. Canoes, kayaks, paddleboards, and motorboats are permitted on the water. Alternate parking is available at this location.
Paddlers should be prepared for a major river system with significant current. The Missouri River at this location is a major waterway (Stream Order 10) with an average flow of over 121,000 cubic feet per second and an average velocity of 7.4 feet per second. The river's moderate average gradient of 3.9 feet per mile means steady current throughout this section. This access point is well-positioned for multi-day paddling trips, located at mile 239.1 on the water trail between other established access points upstream and downstream.
Visitors should consult Missouri's Wildlife Code (Chapter 11) regarding fishing regulations if applicable. The rocky and muddy bank conditions mean boaters should be cautious during launch and landing, particularly during high water or variable flow conditions typical of this major river system.
Paddlers should be prepared for a major river system with significant current. The Missouri River at this location is a major waterway (Stream Order 10) with an average flow of over 121,000 cubic feet per second and an average velocity of 7.4 feet per second. The river's moderate average gradient of 3.9 feet per mile means steady current throughout this section. This access point is well-positioned for multi-day paddling trips, located at mile 239.1 on the water trail between other established access points upstream and downstream.
Visitors should consult Missouri's Wildlife Code (Chapter 11) regarding fishing regulations if applicable. The rocky and muddy bank conditions mean boaters should be cautious during launch and landing, particularly during high water or variable flow conditions typical of this major river system.