Boat Ramps NearbyGrafton
Grafton, a public boat ramp, is located in Saint Charles. If it's full, Sherwood Access in Saint Charles is 1 mile away.
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Saint Charles, MO |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Good to know for Grafton
- At Grafton, have the boat fully rigged before it's your turn on the ramp.
- You only need enough water to float the boat off, and the parking brake goes on every time.
- Take the boat out at Grafton with the winch strap, not by driving it onto the trailer.
- Before you drive off from Grafton, remove plants and mud and drain all water to stop invasive species from spreading.
Step by step: How to launch a boat from a trailer.
Small things for ramp day
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Illustration Master Lock trailer coupler lock (fits 1-7/8", 2", 2-5/16") Your trailer sits alone in the ramp lot all day. A coupler lock keeps it where you left it. View on Amazon
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Illustration The classic ramp mistake
Never forget the drain plug again
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
Why rangers hate power loading
How to winch your boat on in a minute, and the small upgrades that make the drive home safer.
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About Grafton
How do I get to Grafton?
Grafton is in Saint Charles, Missouri. Navigation apps get you there via the map pin, which marks Grafton itself.
Does it cost money to launch at Grafton?
Our data does not say whether Grafton charges, so look for a pay box or posted fees at the entrance.
Can paddlers use Grafton?
Generally yes. Unload away from the lane and launch quickly. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is IL River-Paddle in Saint Charles, about 2.8 miles away.
What other boat launches are near Grafton?
Sherwood Access in Saint Charles (1 mile), IL River-Paddle in Saint Charles (2.8 miles) and Calhoun Point Ramp in Saint Charles (2.8 miles).
More boat ramps nearby
- Sherwood Access Saint Charles, 1.1 mi
- IL River-Paddle Saint Charles, 2.8 mi
- Calhoun Point Ramp Saint Charles, 2.8 mi
- Port Charles Harbour Saint Charles, 3.2 mi