You'll find Kinkaid Marina Boat Ramp on Kinkaid Lake in Murphysboro. It's a public boat ramp. The drive from St. Louis covers roughly 71 miles as the crow flies. If it's full, Paul Ice Boat Ramp in Murphysboro is under 1 mile away.
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Murphysboro, IL |
| Water | Kinkaid Lake |
| Surface | concrete |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Kinkaid Marina Boat Ramp is one of 6 public launches on Kinkaid Lake. Kinkaid Lake overview
Step by step: 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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Kinkaid Marina Boat Ramp is in Murphysboro, Illinois. The directions button above routes you to the pin for Kinkaid Marina Boat Ramp.
Kinkaid Lake, in Murphysboro.
We have no fee details for Kinkaid Marina Boat Ramp, but our guide to launch fees explains what ramps usually cost.
Generally yes. Unload away from the lane and launch quickly.
Paul Ice Boat Ramp in Murphysboro (under 1 mile), Glen Schlimpert Recreation Area Boat Ramp in Murphysboro (under 1 mile) and Lake Murphysboro in Murphysboro (2.5 miles).
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