You'll find Bates Landing in Phil Campbell. It's a public boat ramp. If it's full, Mon Dye Ramp in Phil Campbell is 1.6 miles away.
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Phil Campbell, AL |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
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
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How to winch your boat on in a minute, and the small upgrades that make the drive home safer.
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Bates Landing is in Phil Campbell, Alabama. Use the directions button, which routes to the exact pin of Bates Landing.
Fees for Bates Landing 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 Bates Landing clear for trailers. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is McAfee Boat Ramp in Red Bay, about 18 miles away.
Mon Dye Ramp in Phil Campbell (1.6 miles), Quarter Creek Access in Haleyville (3.1 miles) and Twin Pines Boat Ramp in Phil Campbell (3.3 miles).
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