Horseshoe Bend Boat Ramp gives you public access to the water on Bear Creek Reservoir in Red Bay, AL. Huntsville is the nearest big city, about 82 miles away. The next public ramp is Piney Point Boat Ramp in Red Bay, about 1 mile away.
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Red Bay, AL |
| Water | Bear Creek Reservoir |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Official Alabama access sites: Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ramps); ALEA Marine Patrol (boating rules).
Step by step: 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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Horseshoe Bend Boat Ramp is in Red Bay, Alabama. Open the map link to see where Horseshoe Bend Boat Ramp sits on the shore.
Horseshoe Bend Boat Ramp is on Bear Creek Reservoir.
Our data does not say whether Horseshoe Bend Boat Ramp charges, so look for a pay box or posted fees at the entrance.
Kayaks are usually fine at Horseshoe Bend Boat Ramp as long as trailers can still get through. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is McAfee Boat Ramp in Red Bay, about 4 miles away.
Piney Point Boat Ramp in Red Bay (1 mile), Scott Landing Boat Launch in Hackleburg (2.9 miles) and Williams Hollow Boat Ramp in Hackleburg (3.9 miles).
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