Pikes Camp Access
About
Pikes Camp Access is a boat launch in Missouri, about 2 miles from the town of Wardsville. It is a simple put-in point for getting a boat onto the water in this part of central Missouri. For comfortable weather, aim for late spring or early fall. Typical averages from a nearby weather station at Jefferson City put May highs around 77°F and October highs near 69°F, while July highs average about 89°F. Paddlers can also head to Little Maries Creek, about 7 miles away. Climbers will find Bluff One "Dihedral Area" and CM: Scheuler's Ferry roughly 9 miles off, and the Bluestem Ridge hike sits a little farther, at just over 9 miles.
Location
Wardsville
Missouri
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Facts about this place
When to go
Best time to go: Apr–Jun. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 68–85°F and lows of 45–65°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Jefferson City Mem Ap, MO weather station, 8.8 mi away. High / low in °F.
- Jan41° high22° low
- Feb47° high26° low
- Mar58° high35° low
- Apr68° high45° low
- May77° high55° low
- Jun85° high65° low
- Jul89° high69° low
- Aug88° high66° low
- Sep80° high57° low
- Oct69° high46° low
- Nov57° high35° low
- Dec45° high26° low
Nearby
- Little Maries CreekCanoeing7 mi
- CM: Scheuler's FerryRock climbing8.9 mi
- Bluff One "Dihedral Area"Rock climbing8.9 mi
- Bluff One - The AmphitheaterRock climbing8.9 mi
- Bluestem RidgeHiking9.2 mi
- Towering OakHiking9.2 mi
- Raccoon RunHiking9.2 mi
- Gravel TrailHiking9.4 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
Map and trail data © OpenStreetMap contributors
