Boat Launch 1 in Russellville gives you public access to the water on Illinois Bayou in Russellville, AR. Launching at Boat Launch 1 in Russellville is free. It's about 63 miles from Little Rock, AR, as the crow flies. The next public ramp is Boat Launch 2 in Russellville in Russellville, about under 1 mile away.
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Russellville, AR |
| Water | Illinois Bayou |
| Surface | concrete |
| Launch fee | free |
Read more: 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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Boat Launch 1 in Russellville is in Russellville, Arkansas. We have no street address for Boat Launch 1 in Russellville, only its exact position on the map.
Illinois Bayou, in Russellville.
Boat Launch 1 in Russellville is marked as free in the map data, though rules can change, so look at the signs when you arrive.
Paddlers can usually use Boat Launch 1 in Russellville. Carry the boat to the edge of the ramp or the dock end.
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