Shoal Creek US 72 Boat Ramp is a public boat ramp in Florence, AL. The drive from Huntsville covers roughly 56 miles as the crow flies. The next public ramp is Shoal Creek Public Boat Ramp in East Florence, about under 1 mile away.
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Florence, AL |
| Water | Shoal Creek |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Official public water access in Alabama, including Shoal Creek US 72 Boat Ramp: Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ramps); ALEA Marine Patrol (boating rules).
Our checklist: 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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Shoal Creek US 72 Boat Ramp is in Florence, Alabama. Use the directions button, which routes to the exact pin of Shoal Creek US 72 Boat Ramp.
It gives you access to Shoal Creek.
Our data does not say whether Shoal Creek US 72 Boat Ramp charges, so look for a pay box or posted fees at the entrance.
Most likely, if you launch from the side of Shoal Creek US 72 Boat Ramp and don't block the lane. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is Wildwood Park Boat Ramp in Florence, about 7.7 miles away.
Shoal Creek Public Boat Ramp in East Florence (under 1 mile), Emerald Beach Marina Boat Ramp in East Florence (under 1 mile) and Lock Six Boat Ramp in East Florence (1.8 miles).
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