You'll find Prairie Creek Boat Ramp in Carterville. It's a public boat ramp. St. Louis is the nearest big city, about 85 miles away. If it's full, Greenbriar Boat Ramp in Carterville is under 1 mile away.
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Carterville, IL |
| Water | Prairie Creek |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Details: How to launch a boat from a trailer, plus ramp etiquette.
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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.
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Prairie Creek Boat Ramp is in Carterville, Illinois. Navigation apps get you there via the map pin, which marks Prairie Creek Boat Ramp itself.
It gives you access to Prairie Creek.
The map data has no fee details for Prairie Creek Boat Ramp, so check the signs or the agency that runs it before you go.
Usually yes, as long as you keep the lane at Prairie Creek Boat Ramp clear for trailers.
Greenbriar Boat Ramp in Carterville (under 1 mile), Crab Orchard Lake (Downtown 3) in Cambria (1 mile) and Crab Orchard Lake (Downtown) in Cambria (1 mile).
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