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Mile 140.5 - RBD Truman Access Boat Ramp

John Ruskey

20 Apr 2026 � 1 min read

140.5 RBD Truman Access Boat Ramp

Good at medium and low water levels, but goes underwater at flood stage, and when the river drops becomes a muddy mess. The Truman Access Boat Ramp provides boat and fishing access to the Mississippi River and walk-in access to the adjoining Harlow Island which is part of the US Fish and Wildlife Service- Middle Mississippi River National Wildlife Refuge. The area is subject to flooding. Truman Access is closed when there is high water, heavy mud, and flood debris on the road and ramp, but is usually cleared and opened again in the same week.

Driving Directions From Crystal City: take Higway 61 south 6.8 miles, Route AA east (left) 0.2 mile, then Big Hollow Road south (right) 0.6 mile. Turn east (left) to stay on Big Hollow Road for 1.9 miles. Continue across the railroad tracks to the river and access, which is adjacent to the Rush Island Power Plant.

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