Horseshoe Lake gives you public access to the water in Granite City, IL. From St. Louis it's roughly 7.4 miles in a straight line. The next public ramp is Horseshoe Lake Boat Ramp in Granite City, about under 1 mile away.
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Granite City, IL |
| Water | Horseshoe Lake |
| Surface | unpaved |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Horseshoe Lake has 2 more public launches besides Horseshoe Lake. Horseshoe Lake overview
Our checklist: 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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Horseshoe Lake is in Granite City, Illinois. Navigation apps get you there via the map pin, which marks Horseshoe Lake itself.
Horseshoe Lake, in Granite City.
Fees for Horseshoe Lake are not in the map data; small local ramps are often free, park and Corps ramps often are not.
Generally yes. Unload away from the lane and launch quickly. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is Elsah Kayak Access in Florissant, about 23 miles away.
Horseshoe Lake Boat Ramp in Granite City (under 1 mile), Horseshoe Lake South Boat Ramp in Granite City (1 mile) and Whispering Willow Boat Ramp in East Saint Louis (6.5 miles).
Boat Ramps Nearby