You'll find Kinny's Ford Access in Oakwood. It's a public boat ramp. It's about 90 miles from Joliet, IL, as the crow flies. The next public ramp is Higginsville Bridge Access in Oakwood, about under 1 mile away.
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Oakwood, IL |
| Surface | unpaved |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
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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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Kinny's Ford Access is in Oakwood, Illinois. There is no street address for Kinny's Ford Access in our data, but the map pin marks the launch itself.
Our data does not say whether Kinny's Ford Access charges, so look for a pay box or posted fees at the entrance.
Most likely, if you launch from the side of Kinny's Ford Access and don't block the lane.
Higginsville Bridge Access in Oakwood (under 1 mile), Bunker Hill Access in Oakwood (3.4 miles) and Lake Mingo in Oakwood (3.5 miles).
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