Ellis Bay Access, a public boat ramp, is located in Alton. The next public ramp is Handicap Ramp in Alton, about under 1 mile away.
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Alton, IL |
| Water | Ellis Bay |
| Surface | gravel |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Guide: 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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Ellis Bay Access is in Alton, Illinois. We only have the map location of Ellis Bay Access from OpenStreetMap, and the directions link goes straight to it.
Ellis Bay, in Alton.
We don't have fee information for Ellis Bay Access, but many city and county ramps are free, while state parks and Corps lakes often charge.
Yes in most cases. At busy times, wait for a gap between trailers at Ellis Bay Access. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is Elsah Kayak Access in Florissant, about 12 miles away.
Handicap Ramp in Alton (under 1 mile), Teal Pond Access in Alton (under 1 mile) and Ellis Lake in Alton (1 mile).
Boat Ramps Nearby