Oxbow Lake Access, a public boat ramp, is located in Red Bud. From St. Louis it's roughly 34 miles in a straight line. If it's full, Kaskia River in Red Bud is 1.9 miles away.
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Red Bud, IL |
| Water | Oxbow Lake |
| Surface | unpaved |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Guide: How to launch a boat from a trailer.
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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.
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Oxbow Lake Access is in Red Bud, Illinois. The directions button above routes you to the pin for Oxbow Lake Access.
Oxbow Lake Access is on Oxbow Lake.
We have no fee details for Oxbow Lake Access, but our guide to launch fees explains what ramps usually cost.
Yes in most cases. At busy times, wait for a gap between trailers at Oxbow Lake Access.
Kaskia River in Red Bud (1.9 miles), Beck's Landing in Red Bud (2.7 miles) and Evansville Boat Ramp in Red Bud (7.7 miles).
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