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Lake Waukomis

Kansas City · Lake Waukomis · Platte Woods, Missouri — Platte County.

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76Surface acres
1Public access sites

Surface area: The USGS National Hydrography Dataset outline (NHD Permanent ID 92009062).

Location & fast facts

Where Lake Waukomis is in Missouri

The red circle marks Lake Waukomis.

Fast facts

About Lake Waukomis

  • County: Platte
  • Cities & towns on the shore: Kansas City, Lake Waukomis, Platte Woods
  • Mapped as: Lake or pond (USGS National Hydrography Dataset)
  • Distance: about 739 mi from Pensacola and 807 mi from Panama City, straight-line (not driving distance)

Towns and counties: U.S. Census Bureau boundaries overlaid on the USGS lake outline (Missouri: incorporated places touching the lake, otherwise the nearest one).

Fishing in Missouri

Official MDC pages. Rules and fees change; check before you go.

Good for & watch for

Good for

  • Boating. 1 public trailer launch listed (see access)
  • Camping. 15 campgrounds within 15 mi (list)

Watch for

  • Boat traffic. A public trailer launch means motorboats share the water; expect more traffic on summer weekends.

Built only from the data on this page: official access lists, OpenStreetMap beaches and trails, campground listings, state and USGS invasive-species records. We don't rate crowds or water quality.

Lake map

Lake Waukomis shoreline, boat launches & beaches

Boat ramp (Boat launch)1¼ mileN

Numbers on the map match the list at rightbelow.

Boat launch
  1. 1Boat ramp
    Boat launch · Lake Waukomis

Shoreline: USGS National Hydrography Dataset (NHD Waterbody, Permanent ID 92009062), public domain. State outline: U.S. Census Bureau TIGERweb. Points: MDC managed boat ramps and accesses and OpenStreetMap boat ramps (ODbL). Interactive map: Leaflet with © OpenStreetMap contributors. Not for navigation.

Campgrounds near Lake Waukomis

We found 15 campgrounds and RV parks within 15 miles of Lake Waukomis. Distances are straight-line from the nearest point on the shoreline, so driving distance is longer.

9 more within 15 miles

All campgrounds & RV parks in Missouri

Green tent icons on the lake map mark campgrounds near the shore, and the interactive map shows the closest 12. Amenities are listed only where a source records them; call or check the campground's website before you go, since seasons and rates change every year.

Campground data: Recreation.gov (RIDB) · OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Pulled Oct 12, 2026.

Conditions right now

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Live from the National Weather Service API for the lake's coordinates (39.2313, -94.6350). The nearest station may be several miles away. NWS forecast for Lake Waukomis. No live water-temperature sensor is shown because we haven't found a public one for this lake.

Sun, moon & best fishing times

Sun & moon at Lake Waukomis

Best fishing times

Major periodMinor periodDaylight

    Based on solunar theory, an estimate. Major periods (about 2 hours) center on when the moon is directly overhead or underfoot; minor periods (about 1 hour) center on moonrise and moonset. The 0–100 activity score rises during those periods and gets a boost near sunrise and sunset and around the new and full moon. Weather, water temperature and pressure often matter more. Sun and moon times are calculated in your browser from the lake's coordinates with standard astronomy formulas, shown in CT (America/Chicago), and accurate to within a few minutes.

    Boat launches & access sites

    1 public access site listed, 1 with a boat ramp or trailer launch.

    SiteTownOwnerTypeParkingFeeUsesMap
    Boat rampLake Waukomis—Boat ramp (OpenStreetMap) · Yes ramp——Boating39.2282, -94.6339

    MDC managed boat ramps and accesses and OpenStreetMap boat ramps (ODbL)

    Fees, hours and rules change; confirm with the site owner before you go.

    Contact & official info

    Questions about Lake Waukomis

    How big is Lake Waukomis?

    Lake Waukomis covers about 76 acres in Kansas City, Lake Waukomis and Platte Woods, Missouri (Platte County).

    Is there a public boat launch on Lake Waukomis?

    Yes. 1 public trailer launch is listed: Boat ramp. Check posted fees and parking rules.

    Are there campgrounds near Lake Waukomis?

    Yes. We list 15 campgrounds and RV parks within 15 miles.

    What towns are on Lake Waukomis?

    Lake Waukomis touches Kansas City, Lake Waukomis and Platte Woods in Platte County, Missouri.

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