Handicap Ramp is a public boat ramp on Missouri River in Alton, IL. The drive from St. Louis covers roughly 17 miles as the crow flies. Closest alternative: Ellis Bay Access in Alton (under 1 mile).
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Alton, IL |
| Water | Missouri River |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
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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Handicap Ramp is in Alton, Illinois. Use the directions button, which routes to the exact pin of Handicap Ramp.
Missouri River, in Alton.
We have no fee details for Handicap Ramp, but our guide to launch fees explains what ramps usually cost.
Paddlers can usually use Handicap Ramp. Carry the boat to the edge of the ramp or the dock end. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is Elsah Kayak Access in Florissant, about 11 miles away.
Ellis Bay Access in Alton (under 1 mile), Teal Pond Access in Alton (under 1 mile) and Ellis Lake in Alton (under 1 mile).
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