Highway 5 Access is a public boat ramp on Bear Creek in Phil Campbell, AL. It's about 71 miles from Huntsville, AL, as the crow flies. The next public ramp is Twin Pines Boat Ramp in Phil Campbell, about 1 mile away.
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Phil Campbell, AL |
| Water | Bear Creek |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
State agency for boat ramps around Phil Campbell: Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ramps); ALEA Marine Patrol (boating rules).
Compare all 5 launches on Bear Creek. All launches on Bear Creek
Details: 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
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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Highway 5 Access is in Phil Campbell, Alabama. Navigation apps get you there via the map pin, which marks Highway 5 Access itself.
It gives you access to Bear Creek.
No fee information yet for Highway 5 Access, so if you know it, tell us and we'll add it.
Generally yes. Unload away from the lane and launch quickly. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is McAfee Boat Ramp in Red Bay, about 18 miles away.
Twin Pines Boat Ramp in Phil Campbell (1 mile), Rock Quarry Branch Access in Hackleburg (4.3 miles) and Quarter Creek Access in Haleyville (4.5 miles).
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