Boat Ramps Nearby

Boat ramps on Big Muddy River

We count 5 places to get onto Big Muddy River, Illinois, from Cobden to Murphysboro. 5 are boat ramps for trailers.

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  1. Big Muddy

    Cobden
    Boat ramp
  2. Grand Tower Ramp

    Murphysboro
    Boat ramp
  3. Murphysboro

    Murphysboro
    Boat ramp
  4. Oakwood Bottoms Ramp

    Murphysboro
    Boat ramp
  5. Rattlesnake Ferry

    Murphysboro
    Boat ramp

Big Muddy River at a glance

Illustration: a public boat ramp with a floating dock on a wide river
Illustration of a river boat access, not a photo of Big Muddy River
Launches5
Boat ramps5
TownsCobden, Murphysboro

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Big Muddy River: questions and answers

How many boat ramps are on Big Muddy River?

We list 5 public launches on Big Muddy River around Cobden and Murphysboro: Big Muddy, Grand Tower Ramp, Murphysboro, Oakwood Bottoms Ramp and Rattlesnake Ferry.

Does it cost money to launch on Big Muddy River?

We don't have fee information for Big Muddy River yet, so look for a pay box or posted fees at each ramp.

Can you kayak on Big Muddy River?

There's no dedicated kayak launch on Big Muddy River in our data, so use the edge of a boat ramp or the end of a dock and keep the lane free.

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