Boat Ramps NearbyPutney's Landing
You'll find Putney's Landing in Oquawka. It's a public boat ramp. If it's full, Liberty Street in Wapello is 10 miles away.
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Oquawka, IL |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Before you launch at Putney's Landing
- Plug in, straps off, lines on: finish the checklist before you pull onto the ramp.
- Stop when the boat starts to float at Putney's Landing, no deeper, and leave the vehicle in park with the brake set.
- Use the winch to load, since power loading digs holes at the toe of the ramp.
- Before you drive off from Putney's Landing, remove plants and mud and drain all water to stop invasive species from spreading.
More in our guide: How to launch a boat from a trailer.
Small things for ramp day
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Illustration The classic ramp mistake
Never forget the drain plug again
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
Why rangers hate power loading
How to winch your boat on in a minute, and the small upgrades that make the drive home safer.
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About Putney's Landing
How do I get to Putney's Landing?
Putney's Landing is in Oquawka, Illinois. There is no street address for Putney's Landing in our data, but the map pin marks the launch itself.
Is there a fee at Putney's Landing?
The map data has no fee details for Putney's Landing, so check the signs or the agency that runs it before you go.
Can paddlers use Putney's Landing?
Generally yes. Unload away from the lane and launch quickly.
Where else can you launch near Putney's Landing?
Liberty Street in Wapello (10 miles), Sand Run Access in Wapello (12 miles) and Big Hollow Creek Recreation Area Boat Ramp in Mediapolis (16 miles).
More boat ramps nearby
- Liberty Street Wapello, 10 mi
- Sand Run Access Wapello, 12 mi
- Big Hollow Creek Recreation Area Boat Ramp Mediapolis, 16 mi
- Riverside Park Boat Ramp Muscatine, 27 mi