You'll find Banner Marsh in Glasford. It's a public boat ramp. The drive from Peoria covers roughly 21 miles as the crow flies. The next public ramp is Copperas Creek Boat Launch in Manito, about 2.4 miles away.
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Glasford, IL |
| Water | Banner Marsh |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Details: 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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Banner Marsh is in Glasford, Illinois. Open the map link to see where Banner Marsh sits on the shore.
Banner Marsh is on Banner Marsh.
No fee information yet for Banner Marsh, so if you know it, tell us and we'll add it.
Generally yes. Unload away from the lane and launch quickly.
Copperas Creek Boat Launch in Manito (2.4 miles), Kingston Mines Access Area in Glasford (7.2 miles) and Big Creek Park Boat Ramp in Canton (9.4 miles).
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