Crab Orchard Lake (Downtown) gives you public access to the water in Cambria, IL. From St. Louis it's roughly 84 miles in a straight line. Closest alternative: Crab Orchard Lake (Downtown 3) in Cambria (under 1 mile).
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Cambria, IL |
| Water | Crab Orchard Lake |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Compare all 5 launches on Crab Orchard Lake. Boat ramps on Crab Orchard Lake
Guide: How to launch a boat from a trailer.
Illustration Bestseller Attwood 7524A7 snap-handle drain plug The forgotten drain plug is the classic ramp mistake. A spare in the glove box saves the day. View on Amazon 
Illustration Top pick Bungee dock lines with quick connect, shock absorbing Clip on in seconds while your partner parks the trailer. The bungee keeps the boat off the dock in wakes. View on Amazon 
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 We haven't tested these ourselves; we chose them by size and specs. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases, at no extra cost to you. Check the current price on Amazon.
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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Crab Orchard Lake (Downtown) is in Cambria, Illinois. The directions button above routes you to the pin for Crab Orchard Lake (Downtown).
It gives you access to Crab Orchard Lake.
Fees for Crab Orchard Lake (Downtown) are not in the map data; small local ramps are often free, park and Corps ramps often are not.
Paddlers can usually use Crab Orchard Lake (Downtown). Carry the boat to the edge of the ramp or the dock end.
Crab Orchard Lake (Downtown 3) in Cambria (under 1 mile), Crab Orchard Lake (Downtown 2) in Cambria (under 1 mile) and Prairie Creek Boat Ramp in Carterville (1 mile).
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