Carterville Boat Ramp is a public boat ramp on Crab Orchard Lake in Carterville, IL. The drive from Evansville covers roughly 85 miles as the crow flies. Closest alternative: Greenbriar Boat Ramp in Carterville (1 mile).
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Carterville, IL |
| Water | Crab Orchard Lake |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Compare all 5 launches on Crab Orchard Lake. All launches on Crab Orchard Lake
Step by step: How to launch a boat from a trailer, plus ramp etiquette.
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 We haven't tested these ourselves; we chose them by size and specs. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases, at no extra cost to you. Check the current price on Amazon.
Illustration Loading the boat
How to winch your boat on in a minute, and the small upgrades that make the drive home safer.
Loading guide 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 checklistStill waiting for the first review of this launch.
Carterville Boat Ramp is in Carterville, Illinois. We only have the map location of Carterville Boat Ramp from OpenStreetMap, and the directions link goes straight to it.
Crab Orchard Lake, in Carterville.
We don't have fee information for Carterville Boat Ramp, but many city and county ramps are free, while state parks and Corps lakes often charge.
Kayaks are usually fine at Carterville Boat Ramp as long as trailers can still get through.
Greenbriar Boat Ramp in Carterville (1 mile), Prairie Creek Boat Ramp in Carterville (1.6 miles) and Crab Orchard Lake (Downtown 3) in Cambria (2.8 miles).
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