You'll find Buck Island Ramp on Elk River in Athens. It's a public boat ramp. It's about 30 miles from Huntsville, AL, as the crow flies. Closest alternative: Easter Ferry Ramp in Athens (2.2 miles).
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Athens, AL |
| Water | Elk River |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
| Wheelchair | not accessible |
Before driving to Buck Island Ramp, check closures with Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ramps); ALEA Marine Patrol (boating rules).
Elk River has 5 more public launches besides Buck Island Ramp. All launches on Elk River
Read more: How to launch a boat from a trailer.
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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 checklistNo ratings so far, so tell us how the ramp, the parking and the water were.
Buck Island Ramp is in Athens, Alabama. We only have the map location of Buck Island Ramp from OpenStreetMap, and the directions link goes straight to it.
Elk River, in Athens.
Fees for Buck Island Ramp are not in the map data; small local ramps are often free, park and Corps ramps often are not.
Paddlers can usually use Buck Island Ramp. Carry the boat to the edge of the ramp or the dock end.
Easter Ferry Ramp in Athens (2.2 miles), Sportsman's Park Boat Ramp in Athens (4.4 miles) and Maples Bridge Boat Ramp in Ardmore (5.7 miles).
Boat Ramps Nearby