Boat Ramps NearbyEvansville Boat Ramp
Evansville Boat Ramp is a public boat ramp in Red Bud, IL. Closest alternative: Kaskia River in Red Bud (5.9 miles).
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Red Bud, IL |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Good to know for Evansville Boat Ramp
- Before you back down, check the drain plug and unplug the trailer lights.
- Set the parking brake before anyone steps out, even if the ramp at Evansville Boat Ramp looks flat.
- Take the boat out at Evansville Boat Ramp with the winch strap, not by driving it onto the trailer.
- Clean, drain and dry your boat and trailer before you leave Evansville Boat Ramp, so invasive mussels and plants don't travel to the next lake.
Read more: 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 Evansville Boat Ramp
What is the address of Evansville Boat Ramp?
Evansville Boat Ramp is in Red Bud, Illinois. Navigation apps get you there via the map pin, which marks Evansville Boat Ramp itself.
Is there a fee at Evansville Boat Ramp?
Fees for Evansville Boat Ramp are not in the map data; small local ramps are often free, park and Corps ramps often are not.
Can paddlers use Evansville Boat Ramp?
Paddlers can usually use Evansville Boat Ramp. Carry the boat to the edge of the ramp or the dock end.
Where else can you launch near Evansville Boat Ramp?
Kaskia River in Red Bud (5.9 miles), Oxbow Lake Access in Red Bud (7.7 miles) and Beck's Landing in Red Bud (10 miles).
More boat ramps nearby
- Kaskia River Red Bud, 5.9 mi
- Oxbow Lake Access Red Bud, 7.7 mi
- Beck's Landing Red Bud, 10 mi
- New Athens Public Boat Ramp New Athens, 16 mi