Washington
About
Washington is a boat launch in Missouri on land managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, about 0.7 miles from the town of Washington. It serves as a put-in close to town, convenient for a quick trip on the water without a long drive. Spring and fall are the most comfortable seasons to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Washington run highs around 76°F in May and 69°F in October, while July highs average about 88°F. Two climbing areas sit about 2.7 miles away: Dutzow Boulder and Devil's Den Area. Paddlers can also look to Dubois Creek, roughly 3.6 miles off, and the Miramiguoa trail lies about 3.7 miles from the launch.
Launch Details
Managed by
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Location
Washington
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 67–84°F and lows of 43–64°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Washington, MO weather station, 2.3 mi away. High / low in °F.
- Jan40° high20° low
- Feb45° high23° low
- Mar56° high32° low
- Apr67° high43° low
- May76° high54° low
- Jun84° high64° low
- Jul88° high67° low
- Aug87° high65° low
- Sep80° high56° low
- Oct69° high44° low
- Nov55° high33° low
- Dec44° high24° low
Nearby
- Dutzow BoulderRock climbing2.7 mi
- Devil's Den AreaRock climbing2.7 mi
- Dubois CreekCanoeing3.6 mi
- Miramiguoa trailHiking3.7 mi
- Saint Johns CreekCanoeing7.6 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
Map and trail data © OpenStreetMap contributors
