You'll find Wittenburg Boat Club on Mississippi River in Murphysboro. It's a public boat ramp. The drive from St. Louis covers roughly 77 miles as the crow flies. If it's full, Grand Tower Ramp in Murphysboro is 1.7 miles away.
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Murphysboro, IL |
| Water | Mississippi River |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
More in our guide: How to launch a boat from a trailer, plus ramp etiquette.
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How to winch your boat on in a minute, and the small upgrades that make the drive home safer.
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A spare snap-handle plug in the glove box, and the full launch checklist that keeps the line moving.
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Wittenburg Boat Club is in Murphysboro, Illinois. Open the map link to see where Wittenburg Boat Club sits on the shore.
Wittenburg Boat Club is on Mississippi River.
We have no fee details for Wittenburg Boat Club, but our guide to launch fees explains what ramps usually cost.
Paddlers can usually use Wittenburg Boat Club. Carry the boat to the edge of the ramp or the dock end.
Grand Tower Ramp in Murphysboro (1.7 miles), Rattlesnake Ferry in Murphysboro (5.4 miles) and Apple Creek CA in Jackson (6 miles).
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