Boat Ramps Nearby

Rend Lake (West)

Boat ramp

Rend Lake (West) is a public boat ramp in Benton, IL. It belongs to Rend Lake Dam West Public Use Area. The map data shows 2 launch lanes, which helps on busy weekends. It's about 77 miles from St. Louis, MO, as the crow flies. The next public ramp is Sandy Creek in Sesser, about 1 mile away.

TypePublic boat ramp
AddressBenton, IL
WaterRend Lake
ParkRend Lake Dam West Public Use Area
Ramps2 launch lanes in the map data
Launch feenot in our data, check the signs at the launch
Get directions View on the map
Illustration: a quiet single-lane boat access on a forested lake at golden hour
Illustration only. Rend Lake (West) itself may look different.

Tips for Rend Lake (West)

Rend Lake (West) is one of 27 public launches on Rend Lake. Boat ramps on Rend Lake

Our checklist: How to launch a boat from a trailer, plus ramp etiquette.

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About Rend Lake (West)

How do I get to Rend Lake (West)?

Rend Lake (West) is in Benton, Illinois. Navigation apps get you there via the map pin, which marks Rend Lake (West) itself.

What water is Rend Lake (West) on?

It gives you access to Rend Lake.

Does it cost money to launch at Rend Lake (West)?

No fee information yet for Rend Lake (West), so if you know it, tell us and we'll add it.

Can I launch a kayak at Rend Lake (West)?

Most likely, if you launch from the side of Rend Lake (West) and don't block the lane.

Where else can you launch near Rend Lake (West)?

Fish Attractor (South 3) in Sesser (1 mile), Sandy Creek in Sesser (1 mile) and Fish Attractor (South) in Sesser (1.6 miles).

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