Boat Ramps NearbyShawnee Forest
You'll find Shawnee Forest in Goreville. It's a public boat ramp. The next public ramp is Marina in Goreville, about 4.3 miles away.
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Goreville, IL |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Before you launch at Shawnee Forest
- At Shawnee Forest, have the boat fully rigged before it's your turn on the ramp.
- Stop when the boat starts to float at Shawnee Forest, no deeper, and leave the vehicle in park with the brake set.
- Use the winch to load, since power loading digs holes at the toe of the ramp.
- When you leave Shawnee Forest, pull off any weeds and drain all water from the boat.
Our checklist: How to launch a boat from a trailer, plus ramp etiquette.
Small things for ramp day
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Illustration Loading the boat
Why rangers hate power loading
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
Never forget the drain plug again
A spare snap-handle plug in the glove box, and the full launch checklist that keeps the line moving.
Launch checklistReviews
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About Shawnee Forest
How do I get to Shawnee Forest?
Shawnee Forest is in Goreville, Illinois. There is no street address for Shawnee Forest in our data, but the map pin marks the launch itself.
Is Shawnee Forest free?
The map data has no fee details for Shawnee Forest, so check the signs or the agency that runs it before you go.
Can I launch a kayak at Shawnee Forest?
Yes in most cases. At busy times, wait for a gap between trailers at Shawnee Forest.
What other boat launches are near Shawnee Forest?
Marina in Goreville (4.3 miles), Lake of Egypt in Goreville (4.5 miles) and Devil's Kitchen Line 6 Boat Ramp in Carbondale (12 miles).
Other launches near Goreville
- Marina Goreville, 4.3 mi
- Lake of Egypt Goreville, 4.5 mi
- Devil's Kitchen Line 6 Boat Ramp Carbondale, 12 mi
- Devil's Kitchen Lake (East 2) Carbondale, 12 mi