Harrisburg Lake, a public boat ramp, is located in Harrisburg. The drive from Evansville covers roughly 57 miles as the crow flies. If it's full, Sahara Lake Boat Launch in Carrier Mills is 10 miles away.
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Harrisburg, IL |
| Water | Harrisburg Lake |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Details: How to launch a boat from a trailer, plus ramp etiquette.
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Illustration Loading the boat
How to winch your boat on in a minute, and the small upgrades that make the drive home safer.
Loading guide 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 checklistStill waiting for the first review of this launch.
Harrisburg Lake is in Harrisburg, Illinois. Open the map link to see where Harrisburg Lake sits on the shore.
Harrisburg Lake, in Harrisburg.
The map data has no fee details for Harrisburg Lake, so check the signs or the agency that runs it before you go.
Yes in most cases. At busy times, wait for a gap between trailers at Harrisburg Lake.
Sahara Lake Boat Launch in Carrier Mills (10 miles) and Glen O Jones Lake in Eldorado (16 miles).
Boat Ramps Nearby