Boat Ramps NearbyPin Oak Flats
Pin Oak Flats is a public boat ramp in Ina, IL. The next public ramp is Bonnie Dam Access in Ina, about under 1 mile away.
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Ina, IL |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Before you launch at Pin Oak Flats
- At Pin Oak Flats, have the boat fully rigged before it's your turn on the ramp.
- Set the parking brake before anyone steps out, even if the ramp at Pin Oak Flats looks flat.
- When you come back to Pin Oak Flats, winch the boat on instead of power loading, which keeps the end of the ramp intact.
- Clean, drain and dry your boat and trailer before you leave Pin Oak Flats, so invasive mussels and plants don't travel to the next lake.
More in our guide: How to launch a boat from a trailer, plus ramp etiquette.
Small things for ramp day
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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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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.
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About Pin Oak Flats
How do I get to Pin Oak Flats?
Pin Oak Flats is in Ina, Illinois. Use the directions button, which routes to the exact pin of Pin Oak Flats.
Is there a fee at Pin Oak Flats?
We have no fee details for Pin Oak Flats, but our guide to launch fees explains what ramps usually cost.
Can paddlers use Pin Oak Flats?
Yes in most cases. At busy times, wait for a gap between trailers at Pin Oak Flats.
What other boat launches are near Pin Oak Flats?
Bonnie Dam Access in Ina (under 1 mile), South Bonnie Access in Ina (1.5 miles) and Ina Boat Ramp in Ina (3.2 miles).
More boat ramps nearby
- Bonnie Dam Access Ina, <1 mi
- South Bonnie Access Ina, 1.5 mi
- Ina Boat Ramp Ina, 3.2 mi
- Dareville Ina, 4.1 mi