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Ramp etiquetteBoat ramps in Cairo, IL
Cairo has 4 public boat ramps and launches. Another 9 are within 25 miles.
More boat ramps around Cairo
- 10 mi Horseshoe Lake Scott City Boat ramp
- 11 mi Horseshe Lake Scott City Boat ramp
- 19 mi Columbus-Belmont State Park Boat Ramp Clinton Boat ramp
- 21 mi Missouri Department of Conservation Boat Ramp Oran Boat rampFreeKayak launch
- 21 mi Ten Mile Pond CA (Northeast) East Prairie Boat ramp
- 22 mi Ten Mile Pond CA (Downtown) East Prairie Boat ramp
- 22 mi HWY 37 Access Vienna Boat ramp
- 23 mi Ten Mile Pond CA (Southwest) East Prairie Boat ramp
- 24 mi Headwaters Access Scott City Boat ramp
What Cairo offers on the water
| Boat ramps | 4 |
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Lakes, rivers and bays near these launches: Horseshoe Lake, Mississippi River.
Illinois rules to know
- Anyone born on or after Jan 1, 1998 who is 18 and older needs a Boating Safety Certificate to run a motorboat over 10 hp; ages 12-17 need the certificate or direct adult supervision.
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How many boat launches are in Cairo, IL?
We list 4 launches in Cairo, including Bird's Blue Hole, Horseshoe Lake (Northwest) and Horseshoe Lake (Northwest 2). Another 9 are within 25 miles.
Where is the nearest kayak launch to Cairo?
Missouri Department of Conservation Boat Ramp in Oran, about 21 miles away. You can also put in at the side of most boat ramps.
Which lakes and rivers can you launch on in Cairo?
The launches in Cairo give access to Horseshoe Lake and Mississippi River.
Did a launch close, or is one missing? Tell us, we update the list regularly.