Oakwood Bottoms Ramp is a public boat ramp in Murphysboro, IL. The next public ramp is Turkey Bayou in Murphysboro, about under 1 mile away.
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Murphysboro, IL |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Guide: How to launch a boat from a trailer, plus ramp etiquette.
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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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Oakwood Bottoms Ramp is in Murphysboro, Illinois. Navigation apps get you there via the map pin, which marks Oakwood Bottoms Ramp itself.
The map data has no fee details for Oakwood Bottoms Ramp, so check the signs or the agency that runs it before you go.
Usually yes, as long as you keep the lane at Oakwood Bottoms Ramp clear for trailers.
Turkey Bayou in Murphysboro (under 1 mile), Rattlesnake Ferry in Murphysboro (3.5 miles) and Grand Tower Ramp in Murphysboro (6 miles).
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