Turkey Bayou Boat Ramp
Turkey Bayou Boat Ramp
Turkey Bayou Boat Ramp provides one of the few public access points to launch boats and kayaks onto the Big Muddy River in southern Illinois. Located within Oakwood Bottoms in the Shawnee National Forest, the ramp is situated 3.
5 miles from the main picnic area and offers a straightforward launch point for paddlers and boaters exploring the river.
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