Kampsville, a public boat ramp on Illinois River, is located in Carrollton. St. Louis is the nearest big city, about 51 miles away. Closest alternative: Michael Ldg Public Access in Elsberry (4.3 miles).
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Carrollton, IL |
| Water | Illinois River |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Illinois River has 9 more public launches besides Kampsville. Illinois River overview
More in our guide: How to launch a boat from a trailer.
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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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Kampsville is in Carrollton, Illinois. There is no street address for Kampsville in our data, but the map pin marks the launch itself.
Kampsville is on Illinois River.
We don't have fee information for Kampsville, but many city and county ramps are free, while state parks and Corps lakes often charge.
Kayaks are usually fine at Kampsville as long as trailers can still get through. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is IL River-Paddle in Saint Charles, about 24 miles away.
Michael Ldg Public Access in Elsberry (4.3 miles), Godar Diamond River Access Area in Elsberry (6.9 miles) and Village of Hamburg Boat Ramp in Elsberry (7.6 miles).
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