Ellis Lake is a public boat ramp in Alton, IL. Closest alternative: Lincoln Shields Ramp in Alton (under 1 mile).
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Alton, IL |
| Water | Ellis Lake |
| Surface | concrete |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Step by step: 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.
Launch checklistLaunched here recently? Even a short note on parking or the dock helps the next boater.
Ellis Lake is in Alton, Illinois. The directions button above routes you to the pin for Ellis Lake.
Ellis Lake is on Ellis Lake.
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Yes in most cases. At busy times, wait for a gap between trailers at Ellis Lake. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is Elsah Kayak Access in Florissant, about 11 miles away.
Lincoln Shields Ramp in Alton (under 1 mile), Teal Pond Access in Alton (under 1 mile) and Handicap Ramp in Alton (under 1 mile).
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