You'll find Bates Landing on Little Bear Creek in Phil Campbell. It's a public boat ramp. Huntsville is the nearest big city, about 67 miles away. If it's full, Mon Dye Ramp in Phil Campbell is 1.6 miles away.
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Phil Campbell, AL |
| Water | Little Bear Creek |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Official public water access in Alabama, including Bates Landing: Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ramps); ALEA Marine Patrol (boating rules).
Bates Landing is one of 3 public launches on Little Bear Creek. Little Bear Creek overview
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
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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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Bates Landing is in Phil Campbell, Alabama. Use the directions button, which routes to the exact pin of Bates Landing.
It gives you access to Little Bear Creek.
Fees for Bates Landing are not in the map data; small local ramps are often free, park and Corps ramps often are not.
Usually yes, as long as you keep the lane at Bates Landing clear for trailers. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is McAfee Boat Ramp in Red Bay, about 18 miles away.
Mon Dye Ramp in Phil Campbell (1.6 miles), Quarter Creek Access in Haleyville (3.1 miles) and Twin Pines Boat Ramp in Phil Campbell (3.3 miles).
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