Kingston Mines Access Area gives you public access to the water in Glasford, IL. Peoria is the nearest big city, about 14 miles away. If it's full, Riverfront Park Boat Ramp in Pekin is 6.5 miles away.
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Glasford, IL |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Step by step: 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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Kingston Mines Access Area is in Glasford, Illinois. There is no street address for Kingston Mines Access Area in our data, but the map pin marks the launch itself.
We don't have fee information for Kingston Mines Access Area, but many city and county ramps are free, while state parks and Corps lakes often charge.
Paddlers can usually use Kingston Mines Access Area. Carry the boat to the edge of the ramp or the dock end.
Riverfront Park Boat Ramp in Pekin (6.5 miles), Banner Marsh in Glasford (7.2 miles) and Bartonville Access Area in Peoria (7.5 miles).
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