Boat Ramps NearbyBig Muddy
Big Muddy gives you public access to the water in Cobden, IL. Closest alternative: Apple Creek CA in Jackson (2.9 miles).
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Cobden, IL |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Good to know for Big Muddy
- Get the boat ready away from the lane at Big Muddy, so the ramp stays free for the next trailer.
- Back in only until the stern floats, and set the parking brake before anyone gets out.
- Take the boat out at Big Muddy with the winch strap, not by driving it onto the trailer.
- Clean, Drain, Dry at Big Muddy: clear off plants, drain bilge and livewell, and let everything dry before the next launch.
Our checklist: How to launch a boat from a trailer, plus ramp etiquette.
Small things for ramp day
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Illustration Master Lock trailer coupler lock (fits 1-7/8", 2", 2-5/16") Your trailer sits alone in the ramp lot all day. A coupler lock keeps it where you left it. View on Amazon
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Illustration Loading the boat
Why rangers hate power loading
How to winch your boat on in a minute, and the small upgrades that make the drive home safer.
Loading guide Illustration The classic ramp mistake
Never forget the drain plug again
A spare snap-handle plug in the glove box, and the full launch checklist that keeps the line moving.
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About Big Muddy
Where is Big Muddy?
Big Muddy is in Cobden, Illinois. Use the directions button, which routes to the exact pin of Big Muddy.
Is Big Muddy free?
Our data does not say whether Big Muddy charges, so look for a pay box or posted fees at the entrance.
Can I launch a kayak at Big Muddy?
Most likely, if you launch from the side of Big Muddy and don't block the lane.
Where else can you launch near Big Muddy?
Apple Creek CA in Jackson (2.9 miles), Grand Tower Ramp in Murphysboro (4.4 miles) and Rattlesnake Ferry in Murphysboro (5.2 miles).
More boat ramps nearby
- Apple Creek CA Jackson, 2.9 mi
- Grand Tower Ramp Murphysboro, 4.4 mi
- Rattlesnake Ferry Murphysboro, 5.2 mi
- Wittenburg Boat Club Murphysboro, 6 mi