Arrowhead Ramp, a public boat ramp, is located in Decatur. It's listed as free to use. Shallow draft boats only. Huntsville is the nearest big city, about 20 miles away. Closest alternative: Hickory Hill Boat Ramp in Decatur (3.8 miles).
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Decatur, AL |
| Launch fee | free |
| Wheelchair | not accessible |
Closures and rules for Arrowhead Ramp: Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ramps); ALEA Marine Patrol (boating rules).
Step by step: 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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Arrowhead Ramp is in Decatur, Alabama. The directions button above routes you to the pin for Arrowhead Ramp.
Arrowhead Ramp is marked as free in the map data, though rules can change, so look at the signs when you arrive.
Paddlers can usually use Arrowhead Ramp. Carry the boat to the edge of the ramp or the dock end.
Hickory Hill Boat Ramp in Decatur (3.8 miles), Osprey Point Boat Launch in Decatur (4.5 miles) and Riverwalk Marina Boat Ramp in Decatur (4.7 miles).
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