South Nanson, a public boat ramp on Big Muddy River, is located in Ina. The map data shows 2 launch lanes, which helps on busy weekends. It's about 72 miles from St. Louis, MO, as the crow flies. The next public ramp is North Nanson in Ina, about under 1 mile away.
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Ina, IL |
| Water | Big Muddy River |
| Ramps | 2 launch lanes in the map data |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Big Muddy River has 3 more public launches besides South Nanson. Boat ramps on Big Muddy River
More in our guide: 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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South Nanson is in Ina, Illinois. Navigation apps get you there via the map pin, which marks South Nanson itself.
South Nanson is on Big Muddy River.
Fees for South Nanson are not in the map data; small local ramps are often free, park and Corps ramps often are not.
Kayaks are usually fine at South Nanson as long as trailers can still get through.
North Nanson in Ina (under 1 mile), Waltonville (Northwest) in Ina (under 1 mile) and Dareville in Ina (1 mile).
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