You'll find Royal Lake in Saint Charles. It's a public boat ramp. The drive from St. Louis covers roughly 27 miles as the crow flies. Closest alternative: Royal Landing in Saint Charles (under 1 mile).
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Saint Charles, MO |
| Water | Royal Lake |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Closures and rules for Royal Lake: Missouri Department of Conservation (accesses); Missouri State Highway Patrol Water Patrol Division (boating rules).
Read more: 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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Royal Lake is in Saint Charles, Missouri. The directions button above routes you to the pin for Royal Lake.
It gives you access to Royal Lake.
We don't have fee information for Royal Lake, but many city and county ramps are free, while state parks and Corps lakes often charge.
Most likely, if you launch from the side of Royal Lake and don't block the lane. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is IL River-Paddle in Saint Charles, about 2.8 miles away.
Royal Landing in Saint Charles (under 1 mile), Pohman Slough (North) in Saint Charles (under 1 mile) and Pohman Slough (North 2) in Saint Charles (under 1 mile).
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