You'll find Sportman's Lake in Oakwood. It's a public boat ramp. The drive from Indianapolis covers roughly 88 miles as the crow flies. The next public ramp is Possum Pond in Oakwood, about under 1 mile away.
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Oakwood, IL |
| Water | Sportman's Lake |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Step by step: 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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Sportman's Lake is in Oakwood, Illinois. We only have the map location of Sportman's Lake from OpenStreetMap, and the directions link goes straight to it.
Sportman's Lake is on Sportman's Lake.
Our data does not say whether Sportman's Lake charges, so look for a pay box or posted fees at the entrance.
Usually yes, as long as you keep the lane at Sportman's Lake clear for trailers.
Possum Pond in Oakwood (under 1 mile), Sportsman's Lake in Oakwood (under 1 mile) and Lake Access in Oakwood (under 1 mile).
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