You'll find Lincoln Shields Ramp on Ellis Lake in Alton. It's a public boat ramp. From St. Louis it's roughly 18 miles in a straight line. If it's full, Ellis Lake in Alton is under 1 mile away.
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Alton, IL |
| Water | Ellis Lake |
| Surface | concrete |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
| Lighting | lit at night |
More in our guide: How to launch a boat from a trailer, plus ramp etiquette.
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Illustration The classic ramp mistake
A spare snap-handle plug in the glove box, and the full launch checklist that keeps the line moving.
Launch checklist
Illustration Loading the boat
How to winch your boat on in a minute, and the small upgrades that make the drive home safer.
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Lincoln Shields Ramp is in Alton, Illinois. Open the map link to see where Lincoln Shields Ramp sits on the shore.
Lincoln Shields Ramp is on Ellis Lake.
Fees for Lincoln Shields Ramp are not in the map data; small local ramps are often free, park and Corps ramps often are not.
Usually yes, as long as you keep the lane at Lincoln Shields Ramp clear for trailers. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is Elsah Kayak Access in Florissant, about 10 miles away.
Ellis Lake in Alton (under 1 mile), Teal Pond Access in Alton (under 1 mile) and Alton Riverfront in Alton (under 1 mile).
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