The Vermilion River Boat Ramp in Oglesby serves as a take-out point for whitewater paddling on Illinois' only Class II/III rapids stream, featuring a paved launch facility with parking for 16 cars and 2 trailer vehicles.

Constructed with an Illinois Department of Natural Resources grant, this facility primarily serves rafters, canoeists, and kayakers accessing the scenic 9. 5-mile run from Lowell, which includes the challenging Wildcat Rapids.

The ramp also provides access to the Illinois River a couple miles downstream, depending on water levels, particularly in spring and early summer.