Faries Park Boat Ramp is a public boat ramp on Lake Decatur in Decatur, IL. The map data shows 4 launch lanes, which helps on busy weekends. From Springfield it's roughly 41 miles in a straight line. The next public ramp is Nelson Park Boat Ramp in Decatur, about 3.6 miles away.
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Decatur, IL |
| Water | Lake Decatur |
| Park | Faries Park |
| Ramps | 4 launch lanes in the map data |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
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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.
Launch checklistStill waiting for the first review of this launch.
Faries Park Boat Ramp is in Decatur, Illinois. We have no street address for Faries Park Boat Ramp, only its exact position on the map.
Faries Park Boat Ramp is on Lake Decatur.
Our data does not say whether Faries Park Boat Ramp charges, so look for a pay box or posted fees at the entrance.
Paddlers can usually use Faries Park Boat Ramp. Carry the boat to the edge of the ramp or the dock end. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is Lower Dam Canoe Access in Decatur, about 5.2 miles away.
Nelson Park Boat Ramp in Decatur (3.6 miles), Sportsmans Park Boat Ramp in Mount Zion (4.7 miles) and Lower Dam Canoe Access in Decatur (5.2 miles).
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