Best boat ramps near Madison
26 boat ramps · 26 ranked · updated 2026-10-02 · off-season
Explore the best boat ramps near Madison, 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 15 of 26 boat ramps · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
Frank Holten Main Lake
6.0 mi away
Frank Holten Main Lake is a public boat launch on Frank Holten Main Lake in St. Clair County, Illinois. Snoflo tracks live launch conditions here from the nearest streamflow gauge…
Why 55: public ramp & water access
55Solid
C⛰
#2
Columbia Bottom Conservation Area
9.9 mi away
Columbia Bottom Conservation Area is a public boat launch on Missouri River in St. Louis County, Missouri. Snoflo tracks live launch conditions here from the nearest streamflow…
Why 55: public ramp & water access
55Solid
L⛰
#3
Lincoln Shields Recreation Area
13.9 mi away
Lincoln Shields Recreation Area is a public boat launch on Mississippi River in St. Charles County, Missouri. Snoflo tracks live launch conditions here from the nearest streamflow…
Why 55: public ramp & water access
55Solid
M⛰
#4
Mississippi River Boat Ramp
14.1 mi away
Mississippi River Boat Ramp is a public boat launch on Mississippi River in Madison County, Illinois. Snoflo tracks live launch conditions here from the nearest streamflow gauge…
Why 55: public ramp & water access
55Solid
P⛰
#5
Pelican Island Access
Prime
14.1 mi away
· Streamflow nearby - Mill Creek Near Florissant· Partly Cloudy · 75°F
Pelican Island Access is a public boat launch on Missouri River in St. Louis County, Missouri. Snoflo tracks live launch conditions here from the nearest streamflow gauge and…
Why 55: public ramp & water access
55Solid
C⛰
#6
Creve Coeur Park Lake #3
Prime
18.3 mi away
· Streamflow nearby - Fee Fee Creek Near Bridgeton· Partly Cloudy · 75°F
Creve Coeur Park Lake #3 is a public boat launch on Creve Coeur Lake in St. Louis County, Missouri. Snoflo tracks live launch conditions here from the nearest streamflow gauge and…
Why 55: public ramp & water access
55Solid
S⛰
#7
Simpson Park Lake (East)
Prime
19.5 mi away
· Streamflow nearby - Grand Glaize Creek Near Valley Park· Partly Cloudy · 74°F
Simpson Park Lake (East) is a public boat launch on Simpson Park Lake in St. Louis County, Missouri. Snoflo tracks live launch conditions here from the nearest streamflow gauge…
Why 55: public ramp & water access
55Solid
S⛰
#8
Schiber Court Maryville
Prime
10.9 mi away
· Streamflow nearby - Judys Branch At Rte 157 At Glen Carbon· Sunny · 72°F · 7 mph wind
Schiber Court in Maryville, Illinois, offers a hand-carry only launch site with no developed ramp or dock, making it suitable for kayaks or canoes rather than trailered boats…
Why 49: live conditions (prime)
49Rated
D⛰
#9
Davis Street Ferry Road East Carondelet
Good
11.4 mi away
· Streamflow nearby - River Des Peres At St. Louis· Chance Showers · 63°F · 10 mph wind
According to the latest information available, the Davis Street Ferry Road East Carondelet boat ramp is a concrete ramp located on the Mississippi River in East Carondelet…
Why 48: live conditions (good)
48Rated
K⛰
#10
Kirkwood
Good
18.6 mi away
· Streamflow nearby - Grand Glaize Creek Near Valley Park· Chance Showers · 62°F · 9 mph wind
. After conducting research, it appears that there isn't a boat ramp named Kirkwood in Missouri with the provided latitude and longitude coordinates. It's possible that the…
Why 48: live conditions (good)
48Rated
S⛰
#11
Spanish Lake
Fair
8.7 mi away
· Streamflow nearby - Watkins Creek Near Bellefontaine Neighbors· Windy - 20 mph· Chance Showers · 62°F
Based on the latest information available, the Spanish Lake boat ramp in Missouri is a public boat ramp that provides access to Spanish Lake, which is a 245-acre lake located in…
Why 46: live conditions (fair)
46Rated
S⛰
#12
Spanish Pond Road Spanish Lake
Fair
8.8 mi away
· Streamflow nearby - Watkins Creek Near Bellefontaine Neighbors· Windy - 20 mph· Chance Showers · 62°F
Spanish Pond Road in Spanish Lake, Missouri, provides a hand-carry only launch with no developed ramp or dock. The site is not trailer-friendly and unsuitable for motorized boat…
Why 46: live conditions (fair)
46Rated
O⛰
#13
Old Jamestown
Fair
14.2 mi away
· Streamflow nearby - Mill Creek Near Florissant· Windy - 21 mph· Chance Showers · 61°F
Old Jamestown boat ramp is located at latitude: 38.86009598 and longitude: -90.27262878 in Missouri. It is a concrete boat ramp that provides access to the Mississippi River. The…
Why 47: live conditions (fair)
47Rated
A⛰
#14
Allen Road 204, Fenton
Good
19.5 mi away
· Streamflow nearby - Fenton Creek Near Fenton· Chance Showers · 62°F · 9 mph wind
Based on the available information, the Allen Road 204 boat ramp in Fenton, Missouri is a public boat ramp that is open year-round. It provides access to the Meramec River, which…
Why 48: live conditions (good)
48Rated
A⛰
#15
Allen Road Fenton
Good
19.5 mi away
· Streamflow nearby - Fenton Creek Near Fenton· Chance Showers · 62°F · 9 mph wind
The boat ramp named Allen Road Fenton in Missouri is a concrete boat ramp that provides access to the Meramec River. According to the latest information available, the boat ramp…
Why 48: live conditions (good)
48Rated
Boat Ramps near Madison
The Madison area has 26 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 Madison
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.