City of Metropolis gives you public access to the water on Ohio River in Metropolis, IL. From Evansville it's roughly 87 miles in a straight line. The next public ramp is Ohio River in Metropolis, about under 1 mile away.
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Metropolis, IL |
| Water | Ohio River |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Ohio River has 2 more public launches besides City of Metropolis. Boat ramps on Ohio River
More in our guide: How to launch a boat from a trailer, plus ramp etiquette.
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Illustration The classic ramp mistake
A spare snap-handle plug in the glove box, and the full launch checklist that keeps the line moving.
Launch checklist
Illustration Loading the boat
How to winch your boat on in a minute, and the small upgrades that make the drive home safer.
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City of Metropolis is in Metropolis, Illinois. Use the directions button, which routes to the exact pin of City of Metropolis.
Ohio River, in Metropolis.
We have no fee details for City of Metropolis, but our guide to launch fees explains what ramps usually cost.
Kayaks are usually fine at City of Metropolis as long as trailers can still get through.
Ohio River in Metropolis (under 1 mile), Massac County SP in Metropolis (1.7 miles) and City of Brookport in Paducah (5.9 miles).
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