Big John Access
Big John Access
Big John Access (also called Steelman Slab) is an MDC boat launch located on Highway 32 about 1. 2 miles east of Buffalo, accessed by turning north on Engle Road for 0. 4 miles then east on Steelman Road for 0. 8 miles. This access point sits at river mile 21.
5 on the Niangua River and serves as a convenient take-out for paddlers completing the upper section from Charity Access, with no camping allowed at this location.
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