Steeles Landing

Steeles Landing is a public boat ramp and access site located on the Alabama River in Autauga County, Alabama. The Alabama River is a major waterway, flowing over 300 miles before reaching the Gulf of Mexico. At this location, the river is classified as 8th order, indicating it is a large, navigable river.

For paddlers and small boaters, the Steeles Landing ramp provides a convenient access point to the Alabama River. The river at this location has an average flow of nearly 35,000 cubic feet per second and an average velocity of 8 feet per second, so caution is advised, especially for less experienced users. An annual boat ramp pass is required, which can be purchased at nearby Corps of Engineers campgrounds or the Alabama River Lakes Site Office.

Nearby, the Selma to Montgomery National Historic Trail commemorates the historic 1965 Voting Rights March, offering opportunities for further exploration by land. Overall, Steeles Landing provides an access point for boating, fishing, and other water-based recreation on this major Alabama river system.