Dresser Island (Northwest 3) gives you public access to the water on Brickhouse Slough in Alton, IL. St. Louis is the nearest big city, about 20 miles away. If it's full, Dresser Island (Northwest) in Alton is under 1 mile away.
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Alton, IL |
| Water | Brickhouse Slough |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Dresser Island (Northwest 3) is one of 4 public launches on Brickhouse Slough. Brickhouse Slough overview
Guide: How to launch a boat from a trailer, plus ramp etiquette.
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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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Dresser Island (Northwest 3) is in Alton, Illinois. Use the directions button, which routes to the exact pin of Dresser Island (Northwest 3).
Brickhouse Slough, in Alton.
The map data has no fee details for Dresser Island (Northwest 3), so check the signs or the agency that runs it before you go.
Usually yes, as long as you keep the lane at Dresser Island (Northwest 3) clear for trailers. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is Elsah Kayak Access in Florissant, about 5.7 miles away.
Dresser Island (Northwest) in Alton (under 1 mile), Dresser Island (Northwest 2) in Alton (1 mile) and Piasa Creek in Godfrey (1.9 miles).
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