Access Site
MO
Jos Hunter Moore Access
Source: missouri_department_of_conservation Updated 1 year ago
City: Wyatt, MO
County: Mississippi County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 36.91198764, -89.12226361
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Location
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Nearby Gauge Conditions
Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Runs on Mississippi 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
Jos Hunter Moore Access provides public boat ramp access to the Mississippi River near Wyatt in Mississippi County, Missouri. The site features a concrete boat ramp and gravel parking lot, making it a straightforward launching point for kayakers, canoeists, and motorboats. This access point serves paddlers looking to explore one of North America's major river systems.
Be aware that this section of the Mississippi River is a large, powerful waterway with significant current. The river averages a velocity of over 11 feet per second with substantial average flows exceeding 685,000 cubic feet per second, so paddlers should have appropriate experience and safety equipment. The area is prone to flooding during high water events, so check current river conditions before visiting. The site has minimal facilities—just the ramp and parking—so plan accordingly and bring all necessary supplies and safety gear for your paddling adventure.
Be aware that this section of the Mississippi River is a large, powerful waterway with significant current. The river averages a velocity of over 11 feet per second with substantial average flows exceeding 685,000 cubic feet per second, so paddlers should have appropriate experience and safety equipment. The area is prone to flooding during high water events, so check current river conditions before visiting. The site has minimal facilities—just the ramp and parking—so plan accordingly and bring all necessary supplies and safety gear for your paddling adventure.