Boat Ramps on Rend Lake
Rend Lake is a boating destination with 11 boat ramps across 3 cities. The highest-rated launch is Rend Lake Bike Trail in Rend City, scoring 4.8/5 (15 Google reviews). 1 of the 11 ramps (9%) are flagged as free public access — the remainder are marinas, fee sites, or restricted-access launches.
Rend Lake has 11 boat ramps mapped on BoatLaunchMap in Illinois, 1 of them free public launches. The highest-rated is Rend Lake Bike Trail in Rend City (4.8/5, 15 reviews). Launches are spread across 3 towns along the shore.
Live Water Conditions on Rend Lake
Updated 55 min agoSource: USGS station 05595952 — BIG MUDDY RIVER BELOW REND LAKE NR BENTON, IL · 3.7 mi from Rend Lake
All Boat Ramps on Rend Lake
- Rend City, Illinois
- Barren township, Illinoispublic
- Barren township, Illinois
- Barren township, Illinois
- Rend City, Illinois
- Barren township, Illinois
- Ewing township, Illinois
- Barren township, Illinois
- Barren township, Illinois
- Ewing township, Illinois
- Barren township, Illinois
| # | Name | City | State | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rend Lake Bike Trail | Rend City | Illinois | 4.8/5 |
| 2 | County Line Pavilion - Wayne Fitzgerrell State Park | Barren township | Illinois | 4.5/5 |
| 3 | Rend Lake Boat Ramp | Barren township | Illinois | — |
| 4 | Rend Lake Boat Ramp | Barren township | Illinois | — |
| 5 | Rend Lake | Rend City | Illinois | — |
| 6 | Rend Lake | Barren township | Illinois | — |
| 7 | Rend Lake | Ewing township | Illinois | — |
| 8 | Marcum Branch | Barren township | Illinois | — |
| 9 | Rend Lake | Barren township | Illinois | — |
| 10 | Rend Lake | Ewing township | Illinois | — |
| 11 | Rend Lake | Barren township | Illinois | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many boat ramps are on Rend Lake?+
There are 11 boat ramps catalogued on Rend Lake, including launches near Rend City, Barren township, Ewing township.
What is the highest-rated boat ramp on Rend Lake?+
Rend Lake Bike Trail in Rend City is the highest-rated launch on Rend Lake, scoring 4.8/5 based on 15 reviews.
Are there free public boat ramps on Rend Lake?+
Yes — 1 of the 11 launches on Rend Lake is marked as free public access.