Best boat ramps near Bates
12 boat ramps · 12 ranked · updated 2026-07-14 · off-season
Explore the best boat ramps near Bates, Illinois — every spot ranked by our conditions-aware Snoflo score: live conditions first, then visitor reviews and logged trips. Click a pin on the map for the score and what's driving it.
Showing the top 12 of 12 boat ramps · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
Ashland New Reservoir
12.1 mi away
Ashland New Reservoir is a public boat launch on Ashland New Reservoir in Morgan County, Illinois. Snoflo tracks live launch conditions here from the nearest streamflow gauge and…
Why 55: public ramp & water access
55Solid
L⛰
#2
Lake Springfield
12.8 mi away
Lake Springfield is a public boat launch on Lake Springfield in Sangamon County, Illinois. Snoflo tracks live launch conditions here from the nearest streamflow gauge and buoys…
Why 55: public ramp & water access
55Solid
L⛰
#3
Lake Springfield
13.5 mi away
Lake Springfield is a public boat launch on Lake Springfield in Sangamon County, Illinois. Snoflo tracks live launch conditions here from the nearest streamflow gauge and buoys…
Why 55: public ramp & water access
55Solid
L⛰
#4
Lake Jacksonville
16.6 mi away
Lake Jacksonville is a public boat launch on Lake Jacksonville in Morgan County, Illinois. Snoflo tracks live launch conditions here from the nearest streamflow gauge and buoys…
Why 55: public ramp & water access
55Solid
L⛰
#5
Lake Springfield
Prime
15.9 mi away
· Streamflow nearby - South Fork Sangamon River Nr Rochester· Mostly Clear · 67°F
Lake Springfield is a public boat launch on Lake Springfield in Sangamon County, Illinois. Snoflo tracks live launch conditions here from the nearest streamflow gauge and buoys…
Why 48: live conditions (prime)
48Rated
L⛰
#6
Lake Springfield
Prime
16.0 mi away
· Streamflow nearby - South Fork Sangamon River Nr Rochester· Mostly Clear · 67°F
Lake Springfield is a public boat launch on Lake Springfield in Sangamon County, Illinois. Snoflo tracks live launch conditions here from the nearest streamflow gauge and buoys…
Why 48: live conditions (prime)
48Rated
L⛰
#7
Lake Springfield
Prime
16.2 mi away
· Streamflow nearby - South Fork Sangamon River Nr Rochester· Mostly Clear · 67°F
Lake Springfield is a public boat launch on Lake Springfield in Sangamon County, Illinois. Snoflo tracks live launch conditions here from the nearest streamflow gauge and buoys…
Why 48: live conditions (prime)
48Rated
E⛰
#8
East Lake Shore Drive 182, Springfield
Prime
15.9 mi away
· Streamflow nearby - South Fork Sangamon River Nr Rochester· Mostly Clear · 67°F
I'm sorry, but there seems to be an error in your question. East Lake Shore Drive 182 is located in Springfield, which is in Illinois, not Wisconsin. Therefore, it is not possible…
Why 45: live conditions (prime)
45Rated
W⛰
#9
Waverly Lake Road Morgan County
11.6 mi away
Waverly Lake Road in Morgan County, Mississippi, offers a gravel boat launch suitable for small to medium watercraft. The site is trailer-friendly with direct vehicle access; 4x4…
Why 40: public ramp & water access
40Rated
I⛰
#10
Island Bay Lane Springfield
15.0 mi away
I'm sorry, but the information provided is incorrect. Island Bay Lane Springfield is not located in Wisconsin, but rather in Illinois. Furthermore, there is no body of water in…
Why 40: public ramp & water access
40Rated
Boat Ramps near Bates
The Bates area has 12 boat ramps on Snoflo, ranked by live conditions, visitor reviews, and logged trips — so the best, closest options rise to the top.
How we rank the best boat ramps near Bates
How are these boat ramps ranked?
Each gets a daily Snoflo score blending live conditions, visitor review ratings, and logged trips. The order reflects what's best right now and re-ranks every day.
How often does it update?
Daily, as new conditions, reviews, and trips arrive — so "best right now" means right now.
What do the numbers on the map mean?
Each pin shows that spot's current Snoflo score; tap it for the breakdown and a link to the full report.