Glen O Jones Lake, a public boat ramp, is located in Eldorado. If it's full, Pounds Hollow Lake in Shawneetown is 8 miles away.
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Eldorado, IL |
| Water | O Jones Lake |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Read more: 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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Glen O Jones Lake is in Eldorado, Illinois. Open the map link to see where Glen O Jones Lake sits on the shore.
O Jones Lake, in Eldorado.
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Kayaks are usually fine at Glen O Jones Lake as long as trailers can still get through.
Pounds Hollow Lake in Shawneetown (8 miles), ONe Horse Gap Lake in Rosiclare (13 miles) and Harrisburg Lake in Harrisburg (16 miles).
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