Lake Mingo gives you public access to the water in Oakwood, IL. It's about 88 miles from Indianapolis, IN, as the crow flies. If it's full, Bunker Hill Access in Oakwood is under 1 mile away.
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Oakwood, IL |
| Water | Lake Mingo |
| 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 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.
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Lake Mingo is in Oakwood, Illinois. Use the directions button, which routes to the exact pin of Lake Mingo.
It gives you access to Lake Mingo.
We don't have fee information for Lake Mingo, but many city and county ramps are free, while state parks and Corps lakes often charge.
Kayaks are usually fine at Lake Mingo as long as trailers can still get through.
Bunker Hill Access in Oakwood (under 1 mile), Higginsville Bridge Access in Oakwood (3 miles) and Kinny's Ford Access in Oakwood (3.5 miles).
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