Boat Ramps Nearby
Illustration Life jackets
The life jacket rule for every paddler
What the Coast Guard requires on kayaks and canoes, and kids' vests with head support.
Life jacket rulesBoat ramps in Erie, IL
There's one place to launch a boat in Erie. Another 18 are within 25 miles.
More boat ramps around Erie
- 7.4 mi Prophetstown State Park Prophetstown Boat ramp
- 14 mi Cherry Street Port Byron Boat rampFree
- 14 mi Swan Slough Boat Access Camanche Boat ramp
- 15 mi Laclaire boat ramp Port Byron Boat rampFree
- 15 mi Rock River Sterling Boat ramp
- 15 mi Morrison-Rockwood State Park Boat Ramp Morrison Boat ramp
- 16 mi Rock Creek County Park Boat Ramp Camanche Boat ramp
- 18 mi United States Army Corps of Engineers Boat Ramp Hampton Boat ramp
- 19 mi Mickelson's Landing Fulton Boat rampFree
- 20 mi Rock River-Hennepin Canal Carbon Cliff Boat ramp
Launching in Erie at a glance
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Lakes, rivers and bays near these launches: Rock River.
All launches on Rock 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.
Before your first launch in Erie: what ramps cost, kayak launches and ramp etiquette.
Illustration 
Illustration Ramp etiquette
12 rules regulars expect you to know
Staging, courtesy docks and the Clean, Drain, Dry laws that can bring a fine.
Ramp etiquetteBoat ramps in Erie: questions and answers
Where are the public boat ramps in Erie, IL?
We know of one launch in Erie: Erie Boat Launch. Within 25 miles there are 18 more.
Did a launch close, or is one missing? Let us know, we update the list regularly.