Patoka Access gives you public access to the water in Sandoval, IL. The drive from St. Louis covers roughly 54 miles as the crow flies. The next public ramp is Tamalco Access Area in Greenville, about 2.2 miles away.
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Sandoval, IL |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Details: 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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Patoka Access is in Sandoval, Illinois. Navigation apps get you there via the map pin, which marks Patoka Access itself.
Fees for Patoka Access are not in the map data; small local ramps are often free, park and Corps ramps often are not.
Yes in most cases. At busy times, wait for a gap between trailers at Patoka Access.
Tamalco Access Area in Greenville (2.2 miles), Tamalco High Water Ramp in Greenville (2.3 miles) and Cox Bridge Access Ramp in Vandalia (2.4 miles).
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