Sunnyside Ramp, a public boat ramp on Hardy Lake, is located in Austin. The launch sits in Hardy Lake State Recreation Area. From Louisville it's roughly 37 miles in a straight line. If it's full, Alpha Ramp in Austin is under 1 mile away.
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Austin, IN |
| Water | Hardy Lake |
| Park | Hardy Lake State Recreation Area |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Rules and closures near Austin: Indiana Department of Natural Resources.
Hardy Lake has 3 more public launches besides Sunnyside Ramp. All launches on Hardy Lake
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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Sunnyside Ramp is in Austin, Indiana. The directions button above routes you to the pin for Sunnyside Ramp.
Hardy Lake, in Austin.
Our data does not say whether Sunnyside Ramp charges, so look for a pay box or posted fees at the entrance.
Yes in most cases. At busy times, wait for a gap between trailers at Sunnyside Ramp.
Alpha Ramp in Austin (under 1 mile), Hardy Lake State Recreation Area Boat Ramp in Austin (under 1 mile) and Wooster Ramp in Austin (under 1 mile).
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