Gilbritton Boat Ramp gives you public access to the water on Cedar Creek Reservoir in Russellville, AL. The drive from Huntsville covers roughly 76 miles as the crow flies. Closest alternative: Slickrock Day Use Area Boat Ramp in Russellville (under 1 mile).
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Russellville, AL |
| Water | Cedar Creek Reservoir |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Before driving to Gilbritton Boat Ramp, check closures with Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ramps); ALEA Marine Patrol (boating rules).
Gilbritton Boat Ramp is one of 3 public launches on Cedar Creek Reservoir. Cedar Creek Reservoir 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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Gilbritton Boat Ramp is in Russellville, Alabama. We have no street address for Gilbritton Boat Ramp, only its exact position on the map.
It gives you access to Cedar Creek Reservoir.
The map data has no fee details for Gilbritton Boat Ramp, so check the signs or the agency that runs it before you go.
Kayaks are usually fine at Gilbritton Boat Ramp as long as trailers can still get through. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is McAfee Boat Ramp in Red Bay, about 6.3 miles away.
Slickrock Day Use Area Boat Ramp in Russellville (under 1 mile), Lost Creek Boat Ramp in Russellville (2.1 miles) and Hellum Mill Boat Ramp in Red Bay (3.3 miles).
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