Carthage Lake Boat Ramp
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Public access
Updated Oct 16, 2026
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Carthage Lake Boat Ramp is a public launch on Carthage Lake in Hancock County, Illinois .
The nearest community is Carthage, about 1.0 miles away. The closest larger city is Davenport, approximately 81.7 miles away. The site lies within the Long Creek watershed, as defined by the EPA.
Sourced from U.S. Geological Survey . See the freshness details in the sidebar.
Boat ramps on Carthage Lake
Nearby boat ramps in Hancock County
We currently track 8 public boat ramps in Hancock County. The closest ramps are listed below, along with the waterbody each one provides access to.
- Wildcat Springs Mississippi River 11 mi away
- Montebello State Park Mississippi River 11 mi away
- Dallas City Mississippi River 15 mi away
- Horton Lake Horton Lake 15 mi away
- East County Road 2920 Mississippi River 15 mi away
- Broadway Street Mississippi River 16 mi away
Frequently asked questions
We haven't confirmed the current launch fee with the managing agency yet - check the fee badge at the top of this page, which updates as soon as we do.
We don't yet have a confirmed parking count for this location from the managing agency.
This ramp's access type isn't specifically flagged for hand-launched craft, but a
trailer ramp can generally be used to launch a kayak or canoe by hand as well.
Carthage Lake Boat Ramp provides access to
Carthage Lake.
This listing is sourced from U.S. Geological Survey records.
This listing was last checked against the source on July 11, 2026.
The page content itself was last updated on October 16, 2026.