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Canton Lake Boat Ramp

Canton Lake Boat Ramp provides public water access to the 250-acre Canton Lake near Canton, Illinois, with convenient boat launch facilities available during the recreation area's seasonal operations (April 15-October 15).

The ramp is located within the larger Canton Lake recreation area, which also features a sandy beach, picnic areas, and a campground with full-hookup sites. Note that a boating permit from the City of Canton is required to use the lake.


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