Boat Ramps NearbyBoat ramps on Kinkaid Lake
We count 6 places to get onto Kinkaid Lake, Illinois. 6 are boat ramps for trailers with 7 lanes in total.
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Glen Schlimpert Recreation Area Boat Ramp
Murphysboro · 2 lanes -
Kinkaid Lake (Northwest)
Murphysboro -
Kinkaid Lake (Northwest 2)
Murphysboro -
Kinkaid Lake (North)
Murphysboro -
Kinkaid Marina Boat Ramp
Murphysboro -
Paul Ice Boat Ramp
Murphysboro
Kinkaid Lake at a glance
| Launches | 6 |
|---|---|
| Boat ramps | 6 |
| Towns | Murphysboro |
Read before you go: launching a boat, ramp etiquette, launch fees.
Small things for ramp day
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Illustration Bestseller Attwood 7524A7 snap-handle drain plug The forgotten drain plug is the classic ramp mistake. A spare in the glove box saves the day. View on Amazon -
Illustration Top pick Bungee dock lines with quick connect, shock absorbing Clip on in seconds while your partner parks the trailer. The bungee keeps the boat off the dock in wakes. View on Amazon -
Illustration Master Lock trailer coupler lock (fits 1-7/8", 2", 2-5/16") Your trailer sits alone in the ramp lot all day. A coupler lock keeps it where you left it. View on Amazon
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Kinkaid Lake: questions and answers
Where can you launch a boat on Kinkaid Lake?
We list 6 public launches on Kinkaid Lake near Murphysboro: Glen Schlimpert Recreation Area Boat Ramp, Kinkaid Lake (Northwest), Kinkaid Lake (Northwest 2), Kinkaid Lake (North) and Kinkaid Marina Boat Ramp and 1 more.
Are the boat ramps on Kinkaid Lake free?
No fee details are recorded for Kinkaid Lake, so check with the agency that manages each ramp.
Can you kayak on Kinkaid Lake?
Usually yes. None of the 6 launches on Kinkaid Lake is tagged as a dedicated kayak launch, but paddlers can put in at the side of most ramps when the lane is clear.