Dresser Island (Northwest), a public boat ramp on Brickhouse Slough, is located in Alton. The map data shows 2 launch lanes, which helps on busy weekends. From St. Louis it's roughly 19 miles in a straight line. Closest alternative: Dresser Island (Northwest 3) in Alton (under 1 mile).
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Alton, IL |
| Water | Brickhouse Slough |
| Ramps | 2 launch lanes in the map data |
| Surface | unpaved |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
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Details: How to launch a boat from a trailer, plus ramp etiquette.
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Illustration Loading the boat
How to winch your boat on in a minute, and the small upgrades that make the drive home safer.
Loading guide Illustration The classic ramp mistake
A spare snap-handle plug in the glove box, and the full launch checklist that keeps the line moving.
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Dresser Island (Northwest) is in Alton, Illinois. We only have the map location of Dresser Island (Northwest) from OpenStreetMap, and the directions link goes straight to it.
It gives you access to Brickhouse Slough.
No fee information yet for Dresser Island (Northwest), so if you know it, tell us and we'll add it.
Usually yes, as long as you keep the lane at Dresser Island (Northwest) clear for trailers. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is Elsah Kayak Access in Florissant, about 6.3 miles away.
Dresser Island (Northwest 3) in Alton (under 1 mile), Dresser Island (Northwest 2) in Alton (under 1 mile) and Spatterdock Lake Access in Alton (1 mile).
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