Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (8:22 PM)
Live from the National Weather Service, USGS, and NOAA. A guide, not a substitute for official forecasts and your own judgment.
Launch Light & Moon — June 22
local timeFirst Quarter (48% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.
Location
Quick Facts: Grand Tower Ramp
| Location | Grand Tower, Illinois |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Mississippi River |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 37.630038, -89.506147 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Jackson County |
Grand Tower Ramp is a public boat launch providing access to Mississippi River in Grand Tower, Illinois at coordinates 37.63004, -89.50615.
Grand Tower Ramp is a public boat launch on Mississippi River in Grand Tower, Jackson County, Illinois. As a public launch it is open to all boaters; state- and county-run ramps like this are typically free or charge only a modest day-use fee. This page shows sunrise, sunset, and moon-phase times for the launch, updated automatically. There are 6 other mapped boat ramps within about 15 miles if conditions here aren't right.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Grand Tower Ramp
Is Grand Tower Ramp free to use?
Yes, Grand Tower Ramp is a public boat launch with free access in Grand Tower, Illinois.
What water does Grand Tower Ramp access?
Grand Tower Ramp provides boat launch access to Mississippi River in Grand Tower, Illinois.
How do I get to Grand Tower Ramp?
Grand Tower Ramp is located at coordinates 37.630038, -89.506147 in Grand Tower, Illinois. Use the "Get Directions" buttons on this page to navigate with Google Maps or Apple Maps.
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Alternative Boat Launches Nearby
6 additional boat launches are located within 11.2 mi of Grand Tower Ramp, providing alternative access points for this area's waters.