Turkey Bayou is a public boat ramp in Murphysboro, IL. Closest alternative: Oakwood Bottoms Ramp in Murphysboro (under 1 mile).
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Murphysboro, IL |
| Water | Turkey Bayou |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Our checklist: 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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Turkey Bayou is in Murphysboro, Illinois. Open the map link to see where Turkey Bayou sits on the shore.
It gives you access to Turkey Bayou.
Fees for Turkey Bayou are not in the map data; small local ramps are often free, park and Corps ramps often are not.
Generally yes. Unload away from the lane and launch quickly.
Oakwood Bottoms Ramp in Murphysboro (under 1 mile), Rattlesnake Ferry in Murphysboro (4.1 miles) and Murphysboro in Murphysboro (5.9 miles).
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