Grand Tower Ramp gives you public access to the water on Big Muddy River in Murphysboro, IL. From St. Louis it's roughly 78 miles in a straight line. Closest alternative: Wittenburg Boat Club in Murphysboro (1.7 miles).
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Murphysboro, IL |
| Water | Big Muddy River |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Big Muddy River has 4 more public launches besides Grand Tower Ramp. Big Muddy River overview
Details: How to launch a boat from a trailer, plus ramp etiquette.
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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 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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Grand Tower Ramp is in Murphysboro, Illinois. We have no street address for Grand Tower Ramp, only its exact position on the map.
It gives you access to Big Muddy River.
The map data has no fee details for Grand Tower Ramp, so check the signs or the agency that runs it before you go.
Yes in most cases. At busy times, wait for a gap between trailers at Grand Tower Ramp.
Wittenburg Boat Club in Murphysboro (1.7 miles), Rattlesnake Ferry in Murphysboro (4.3 miles) and Big Muddy in Cobden (4.4 miles).
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