Grafton, a public boat ramp on Illinois River, is located in Saint Charles. St. Louis is the nearest big city, about 27 miles away. If it's full, Sherwood Access in Saint Charles is 1 mile away.
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Saint Charles, MO |
| Water | Illinois River |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Before driving to Grafton, check closures with Missouri Department of Conservation (accesses); Missouri State Highway Patrol Water Patrol Division (boating rules).
Grafton is one of 6 public launches on Illinois River. Boat ramps on Illinois River
Step by step: 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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Grafton is in Saint Charles, Missouri. Navigation apps get you there via the map pin, which marks Grafton itself.
Illinois River, in Saint Charles.
Our data does not say whether Grafton charges, so look for a pay box or posted fees at the entrance.
Generally yes. Unload away from the lane and launch quickly. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is IL River-Paddle in Saint Charles, about 2.8 miles away.
Sherwood Access in Saint Charles (1 mile), IL River-Paddle in Saint Charles (2.8 miles) and Calhoun Point Ramp in Saint Charles (2.8 miles).
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