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Visitors
Guide to
Public Boat Launches
in the
Meeting of the Great Rivers Scenic Byway Area
Madison, Jersey & Calhoun Counties, Illinois
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Alton Marina
Located in a protected cove just north of the Clark Bridge at
1 Henry Street, this modern marina that opened in 1996,
contains 180 slips, a boat store, deli, public restrooms, showers,
fueling facilities and full mechanical facilities.
For more information call 618-462-9860. |
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Grafton
Located at Market Street and the Illinois River, Grafton boasts a large public boat launch
with two ramps and plenty of parking for cars and trailers. This area
includes two docks that are positioned low toward the river for kayaks and
canoes. |
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Pere Marquette State Park
Located north of Grafton on the Great River Road (IL-100)
the park has launching ramps with ample parking that provide
access to the Illinois River. |
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Hardin
Located 1/2 mile south of the Joe Page Bridge, this public boat launch has
two ramps and a dock. |
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Kampsville
Public boat launching area just south of the Kampsville Free Ferry. |
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Boat Launches Maintained by the IDNR
The IDNR maintains a number of wildlife management areas that include primitive
boat ramps. |
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