Morrison-Rockwood State Park Boat Ramp, a public boat ramp on Lake Carlton, is located in Morrison. From Davenport it's roughly 39 miles in a straight line. If it's full, Mickelson's Landing in Fulton is 9.6 miles away.
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Morrison, IL |
| Water | Lake Carlton |
| Park | Morrison-Rockwood State Park |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
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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Morrison-Rockwood State Park Boat Ramp is in Morrison, Illinois. The directions button above routes you to the pin for Morrison-Rockwood State Park Boat Ramp.
It gives you access to Lake Carlton.
The map data has no fee details for Morrison-Rockwood State Park Boat Ramp, so check the signs or the agency that runs it before you go.
Generally yes. Unload away from the lane and launch quickly.
Mickelson's Landing in Fulton (9.6 miles), Rock River in Sterling (10 miles) and Prophetstown State Park in Prophetstown (12 miles).
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