Allen Branch Boat Ramp gives you public access to the water in Carlyle, IL. It's listed as free to use. St. Louis is the nearest big city, about 48 miles away. If it's full, Apache Boat Ramp in Carlyle is under 1 mile away.
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Carlyle, IL |
| Water | Allen Branch |
| Surface | concrete |
| Launch fee | free |
Our checklist: How to launch a boat from a trailer, plus ramp etiquette.
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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 checklist
Illustration Loading the boat
How to winch your boat on in a minute, and the small upgrades that make the drive home safer.
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Allen Branch Boat Ramp is in Carlyle, Illinois. Open the map link to see where Allen Branch Boat Ramp sits on the shore.
Allen Branch Boat Ramp is on Allen Branch.
Launching at Allen Branch Boat Ramp costs nothing, going by the map data.
Yes in most cases. At busy times, wait for a gap between trailers at Allen Branch Boat Ramp.
Apache Boat Ramp in Carlyle (under 1 mile), Peppenhorst Boat Ramp in Carlyle (1.9 miles) and Carlyle LAke SFWA Wood Duck Access Ramp in Sandoval (7.1 miles).
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