Kinkaid Lake (Northwest), a public boat ramp, is located in Murphysboro. The next public ramp is Kinkaid Lake (Northwest 2) in Murphysboro, about under 1 mile away.
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Murphysboro, IL |
| Water | Kinkaid Lake |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
More in our guide: How to launch a boat from a trailer.
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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 checklist
Illustration Loading the boat
How to winch your boat on in a minute, and the small upgrades that make the drive home safer.
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Kinkaid Lake (Northwest) is in Murphysboro, Illinois. Use the directions button, which routes to the exact pin of Kinkaid Lake (Northwest).
It gives you access to Kinkaid Lake.
We have no fee details for Kinkaid Lake (Northwest), but our guide to launch fees explains what ramps usually cost.
Kayaks are usually fine at Kinkaid Lake (Northwest) as long as trailers can still get through.
Kinkaid Lake (Northwest 2) in Murphysboro (under 1 mile), Kinkaid Lake (North) in Murphysboro (1 mile) and Paul Ice Boat Ramp in Murphysboro (6.1 miles).
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