Red'sLanding Backwaters, a public boat ramp, is located in Elsberry. It's about 46 miles from St. Louis, MO, as the crow flies. Closest alternative: Red's Landing-River in Elsberry (under 1 mile).
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Elsberry, MO |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Before driving to Red'sLanding Backwaters, check closures with Missouri Department of Conservation (accesses); Missouri State Highway Patrol Water Patrol Division (boating rules).
Details: How to launch a boat from a trailer, plus ramp etiquette.
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Illustration Loading the boat
How to winch your boat on in a minute, and the small upgrades that make the drive home safer.
Loading guide 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 checklistNo ratings so far, so tell us how the ramp, the parking and the water were.
Red'sLanding Backwaters is in Elsberry, Missouri. Use the directions button, which routes to the exact pin of Red'sLanding Backwaters.
The map data has no fee details for Red'sLanding Backwaters, so check the signs or the agency that runs it before you go.
Kayaks are usually fine at Red'sLanding Backwaters as long as trailers can still get through. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is IL River-Paddle in Saint Charles, about 18 miles away.
Red's Landing-River in Elsberry (under 1 mile), Norton Woods Access in Elsberry (2.1 miles) and Hurricane Access Area in Elsberry (2.7 miles).
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