Boat Ramps NearbyHandicap Ramp
Handicap Ramp is a public boat ramp in Alton, IL. Closest alternative: Ellis Bay Access in Alton (under 1 mile).
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Alton, IL |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Good to know for Handicap Ramp
- Do the prep in the parking area (drain plug in, straps off, lines and fenders ready), then back down only when it's your turn.
- Stop when the boat starts to float at Handicap Ramp, no deeper, and leave the vehicle in park with the brake set.
- Use the winch to load, since power loading digs holes at the toe of the ramp.
- Clean, drain and dry your boat and trailer before you leave Handicap Ramp, so invasive mussels and plants don't travel to the next lake.
Our checklist: How to launch a boat from a trailer, plus ramp etiquette.
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 Handicap Ramp
How do I get to Handicap Ramp?
Handicap Ramp is in Alton, Illinois. Use the directions button, which routes to the exact pin of Handicap Ramp.
Does it cost money to launch at Handicap Ramp?
We have no fee details for Handicap Ramp, but our guide to launch fees explains what ramps usually cost.
Can I launch a kayak at Handicap Ramp?
Paddlers can usually use Handicap Ramp. Carry the boat to the edge of the ramp or the dock end. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is Elsah Kayak Access in Florissant, about 11 miles away.
What other boat launches are near Handicap Ramp?
Ellis Bay Access in Alton (under 1 mile), Teal Pond Access in Alton (under 1 mile) and Ellis Lake in Alton (under 1 mile).
Other launches near Alton
- Ellis Bay Access Alton, <1 mi
- Teal Pond Access Alton, <1 mi
- Ellis Lake Alton, <1 mi
- Lincoln Shields Ramp Alton, <1 mi