Ohio River - West (Gallatin County) Boat Ramps

Every public boat ramp and launch on Ohio River - West in Illinois, with directions and what to expect when you get there.

2 public launches · 2 with trailer ramps · 2 confirmed free · 1 with restrooms

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Before you launch in Illinois

Links go to official Illinois agency pages.

Counties: Hardin County, Gallatin County

Ramps and launches

Cave-In-Rock Boat Ramp

Elizabethtown, Hardin County

Launch: Trailer launch
Lanes: 2+
Surface: Paved
Fee: Free
Trailer parking: 25 or Less spaces
Parking surface: Paved
Restroom: Yes
Nearest town: 29 mi from Princeton

Directions: From Marion, KY, take Hwy 91, cross the Cave-In-Rock ferry and follow signs to park entrance.

Directions

Old Shawneetown Boat Ramp

Shawneetown, Gallatin County

Launch: Trailer launch
Lanes: 2+
Surface: Paved
Fee: Free
Trailer parking: 25 or Less spaces
Parking surface: Paved
Restroom: No
Nearest town: 21 mi from Mount Vernon

Directions: From Morganfield, take 56 west to the Ohio River. After crossing the river take the 1st right into Old Shawneetown, Il. The ramp is accessed by crossing the flood levee.