37.6842330, -89.4108890

Turkey Bayou Boat Ramp

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Turkey Bayou Boat Ramp is a public launch in Jackson County, Illinois .

The nearest community is Gorham, about 4.7 miles away. The closest larger city is St. Louis, approximately 77.9 miles away. The site lies within the Town Creek-Big Muddy River watershed, as defined by the EPA.

Sourced from U.S. Geological Survey . See the freshness details in the sidebar.

Nearby boat ramps in Jackson County

We currently track 10 public boat ramps in Jackson County. The closest ramps are listed below, along with the waterbody each one provides access to.

Frequently asked questions

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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.

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.

Quick facts

County
Jackson County, Illinois
Nearby places
Gorham (4.7 mi)
Grand Tower (6.2 mi)
Murphysboro (6.9 mi)
Coordinates
37.6842330, -89.4108890 Gaia
Access type
Public

Current weather

72°F Clear

Wind ESE 6 mph

Full NWS forecast · via National Weather Service
Last updated Oct 20, 2026 at 12:06 AM

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Data freshness

How current this listing is, and how it's been maintained.

Last checked against source
July 11, 2026
Page content updated
October 16, 2026
Listed on Boat Ramp US since
October 16, 2026