Cephas Ford Access offers a concrete boat ramp for seasonal use on the Marmaton River, though the river is not navigable during low-flow periods.

This 107-acre Missouri Department of Conservation area includes primitive camping, parking, and vault toilets, and is designated as an Important Bird Area. The facility is open 4 a. m. to 10 p. m.

daily, with 24-hour access for boating, fishing, and camping activities.