Glades-Backwater gives you public access to the water on Illinois River in Winfield, MO. From St. Louis it's roughly 35 miles in a straight line. The next public ramp is Glades-River in Winfield, about under 1 mile away.
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Winfield, MO |
| Water | Illinois River |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
State agency for boat ramps around Winfield: Missouri Department of Conservation (accesses); Missouri State Highway Patrol Water Patrol Division (boating rules).
Illinois River has 5 more public launches besides Glades-Backwater. Boat ramps on Illinois River
Our checklist: How to launch a boat from a trailer.
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Illustration Master Lock trailer coupler lock (fits 1-7/8", 2", 2-5/16") Your trailer sits alone in the ramp lot all day. A coupler lock keeps it where you left it. View on Amazon We haven't tested these ourselves; we chose them by size and specs. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases, at no extra cost to you. Check the current price on Amazon.
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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Glades-Backwater is in Winfield, Missouri. We only have the map location of Glades-Backwater from OpenStreetMap, and the directions link goes straight to it.
Glades-Backwater is on Illinois River.
Our data does not say whether Glades-Backwater charges, so look for a pay box or posted fees at the entrance.
Kayaks are usually fine at Glades-Backwater as long as trailers can still get through. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is IL River-Paddle in Saint Charles, about 7.2 miles away.
Glades-River in Winfield (under 1 mile), Hadleys Ldg in Winfield (under 1 mile) and Swan Lake in Winfield (1 mile).
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