You'll find Beck's Landing in Red Bud. It's a public boat ramp. St. Louis is the nearest big city, about 32 miles away. If it's full, Oxbow Lake Access in Red Bud is 2.7 miles away.
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Red Bud, IL |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
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How to winch your boat on in a minute, and the small upgrades that make the drive home safer.
Loading guide Illustration The classic ramp mistake
A spare snap-handle plug in the glove box, and the full launch checklist that keeps the line moving.
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Beck's Landing is in Red Bud, Illinois. Open the map link to see where Beck's Landing sits on the shore.
The map data has no fee details for Beck's Landing, so check the signs or the agency that runs it before you go.
Paddlers can usually use Beck's Landing. Carry the boat to the edge of the ramp or the dock end.
Oxbow Lake Access in Red Bud (2.7 miles), Kaskia River in Red Bud (4.5 miles) and New Athens Public Boat Ramp in New Athens (5.8 miles).
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