Margaret H. Prickett Marina Park Boat Ramp gives you public access to the water on St. Joseph River in Osceola, IN. The drive from South Bend covers roughly 6.7 miles as the crow flies. The next public ramp is Monkey Island Boat Ramp in Mishawaka, about 1.8 miles away.
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Osceola, IN |
| Water | St. Joseph River |
| Park | Margaret H. Prickett Marina Park |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Official Indiana access sites: Indiana Department of Natural Resources.
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Our checklist: How to launch a boat from a trailer, plus ramp etiquette.
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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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Margaret H. Prickett Marina Park Boat Ramp is in Osceola, Indiana. Open the map link to see where Margaret H. Prickett Marina Park Boat Ramp sits on the shore.
Margaret H. Prickett Marina Park Boat Ramp is on St. Joseph River.
Our data does not say whether Margaret H. Prickett Marina Park Boat Ramp charges, so look for a pay box or posted fees at the entrance.
Usually yes, as long as you keep the lane at Margaret H. Prickett Marina Park Boat Ramp clear for trailers. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is Ox Bow County Park Kayak Launch in Goshen, about 12 miles away.
Monkey Island Boat Ramp in Mishawaka (1.8 miles), Merrifield Park Boat Ramp in Mishawaka (2.2 miles) and Ferrettie/Baugo Creek County Park Boat Ramp in Osceola (3 miles).
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