Boat Ramps Nearby
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Ramp etiquetteBoat ramps in Alton, IL
There are 13 places to launch a boat in Alton. Another 56 are within 25 miles.
More boat ramps around Alton
- 3.5 mi Alton-Woodriver Sportsmens Reservoir Godfrey Boat ramp
- 3.8 mi Pelican Island Old Jamestown Boat ramp
- 4.3 mi MO River Old Jamestown Boat ramp
- 4.9 mi Columbia Bottoms Access St. Louis Boat ramp
- 5 mi MO River St. Louis Boat ramp
- 5.2 mi Gordon More Lake East Alton Boat ramp
- 5.5 mi Piasa Creek Godfrey Boat ramp
- 5.6 mi Great Rivers Godfrey Boat ramp
- 5.9 mi Sunfish Lake St. Louis Boat ramp
- 6.2 mi Spanish Lake St. Louis Boat ramp
Launching in Alton at a glance
| Boat ramps | 13 |
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Lakes, rivers and bays near these launches: Brickhouse Slough, Mississippi River, Ellis Lake, Alton Lake, Ellis Bay, Missouri River, Spatterdock Lake, Teal Pond.
See every ramp on Brickhouse Slough.
Illinois rules to know
- Anyone born on or after Jan 1, 1998 who is 18 and older needs a Boating Safety Certificate to run a motorboat over 10 hp; ages 12-17 need the certificate or direct adult supervision.
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How many boat launches are in Alton, IL?
We list 13 launches in Alton, including Alta Villa Access, Alton Lake Access and Alton Riverfront. Another 56 are within 25 miles.
Where is the nearest kayak launch to Alton?
Elsah Kayak Access in Florissant, about 9.4 miles away. You can also put in at the side of most boat ramps.
What water can you reach from the ramps in Alton?
The launches in Alton give access to Brickhouse Slough, Alton Lake, Mississippi River, Ellis Bay, Ellis Lake and Missouri River and 2 more.
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