Paul Ice Boat Ramp is a public boat ramp on Kinkaid Lake in Murphysboro, IL. It's inside Paul Ice Recreation Area. St. Louis is the nearest big city, about 71 miles away. If it's full, Kinkaid Marina Boat Ramp in Murphysboro is under 1 mile away.
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Murphysboro, IL |
| Water | Kinkaid Lake |
| Park | Paul Ice Recreation Area |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Paul Ice Boat Ramp is one of 6 public launches on Kinkaid Lake. All launches on Kinkaid Lake
Step by step: 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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Paul Ice Boat Ramp is in Murphysboro, Illinois. Navigation apps get you there via the map pin, which marks Paul Ice Boat Ramp itself.
It gives you access to Kinkaid Lake.
We don't have fee information for Paul Ice Boat Ramp, but many city and county ramps are free, while state parks and Corps lakes often charge.
Paddlers can usually use Paul Ice Boat Ramp. Carry the boat to the edge of the ramp or the dock end.
Kinkaid Marina Boat Ramp in Murphysboro (under 1 mile), Glen Schlimpert Recreation Area Boat Ramp in Murphysboro (under 1 mile) and Lake Murphysboro in Murphysboro (2.8 miles).
Boat Ramps Nearby