Boat Ramps NearbyCarlton Dam
Carlton Dam gives you public access to the water in Wilburton, OK. Closest alternative: Carlton Campground in Wilburton (under 1 mile).
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Wilburton, OK |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Before you launch at Carlton Dam
- Prep in the staging area first, because the less time you spend on the ramp, the happier the line behind you.
- Wet concrete is slippery: at Carlton Dam, brake on and transmission in park before you leave the driver's seat.
- Winch the boat on when you leave Carlton Dam, because prop wash from power loading undermines the concrete.
- Clean, drain and dry your boat and trailer before you leave Carlton Dam, so invasive mussels and plants don't travel to the next lake.
Our checklist: 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 Carlton Dam
Where is Carlton Dam?
Carlton Dam is in Wilburton, Oklahoma. Use the directions button, which routes to the exact pin of Carlton Dam.
Is there a fee at Carlton Dam?
No fee information yet for Carlton Dam, so if you know it, tell us and we'll add it.
Can I launch a kayak at Carlton Dam?
Most likely, if you launch from the side of Carlton Dam and don't block the lane.
What other boat launches are near Carlton Dam?
Carlton Campground in Wilburton (under 1 mile).
Other launches near Wilburton
- Carlton Campground Wilburton, <1 mi
- Crowder Park Boat Ramp Longtown, 20 mi