Maple Island Access, a public boat ramp, is located in Alton. From St. Louis it's roughly 17 miles in a straight line. If it's full, Ellis Bay Access in Alton is 1 mile away.
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Alton, IL |
| Surface | concrete |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Step by step: How to launch a boat from a trailer.
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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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Maple Island Access is in Alton, Illinois. Use the directions button, which routes to the exact pin of Maple Island Access.
We don't have fee information for Maple Island Access, but many city and county ramps are free, while state parks and Corps lakes often charge.
Usually yes, as long as you keep the lane at Maple Island Access clear for trailers. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is Elsah Kayak Access in Florissant, about 13 miles away.
Ellis Bay Access in Alton (1 mile), Handicap Ramp in Alton (1.6 miles) and Alton Riverfront in Alton (1.8 miles).
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