Massac County SP gives you public access to the water on Ohio River in Metropolis, IL. The drive from Evansville covers roughly 86 miles as the crow flies. The next public ramp is Ohio River in Metropolis, about 1.5 miles away.
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Metropolis, IL |
| Water | Ohio River |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Massac County SP is one of 3 public launches on Ohio River. Ohio River overview
Guide: How to launch a boat from a trailer.
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Illustration Loading the boat
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
A spare snap-handle plug in the glove box, and the full launch checklist that keeps the line moving.
Launch checklistLaunched here recently? Even a short note on parking or the dock helps the next boater.
Massac County SP is in Metropolis, Illinois. Open the map link to see where Massac County SP sits on the shore.
Ohio River, in Metropolis.
Fees for Massac County SP are not in the map data; small local ramps are often free, park and Corps ramps often are not.
Usually yes, as long as you keep the lane at Massac County SP clear for trailers.
Ohio River in Metropolis (1.5 miles), City of Metropolis in Metropolis (1.7 miles) and City of Brookport in Paducah (4.3 miles).
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