You'll find Whitley Creek Recreation Area in Sullivan. It's a public boat ramp. With 2 lanes, the line moves faster than at a single ramp. Closest alternative: Forrest W Wood Access Area in Sullivan (under 1 mile).
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Sullivan, IL |
| Water | Whitley Creek |
| Ramps | 2 launch lanes in the map data |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Our checklist: 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.
Whitley Creek Recreation Area is in Sullivan, Illinois. There is no street address for Whitley Creek Recreation Area in our data, but the map pin marks the launch itself.
Whitley Creek Recreation Area is on Whitley Creek.
Our data does not say whether Whitley Creek Recreation Area charges, so look for a pay box or posted fees at the entrance.
Generally yes. Unload away from the lane and launch quickly.
Forrest W Wood Access Area in Sullivan (under 1 mile), Maqrina in Sullivan (1 mile) and Shelbyville Lake in Sullivan (2.3 miles).
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