Mississippi Palisades State Park Campground Boat Ramp
Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (8:20 PM)
Live from the National Weather Service, USGS, and NOAA. A guide, not a substitute for official forecasts and your own judgment.
Launch Light & Moon — August 2
local timeWaning Gibbous (86% illuminated). Good fishing outlook — the moon is approaching a major phase.
Location
Quick Facts: Mississippi Palisades State Park Campground
| Location | Washington township, Illinois |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | West Hickory Lake |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Rating | 4.6/5 (41 reviews) |
| Coordinates | 42.144338, -90.168570 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Carroll County |
| Phone | (815) 273-2731 |
Mississippi Palisades State Park Campground is a public boat launch providing access to West Hickory Lake in Washington township, Illinois at coordinates 42.14434, -90.16857. Rated 4.6/5 based on 41 Google reviews.
Mississippi Palisades State Park Campground is a public boat launch on West Hickory Lake in Washington township, Carroll County, Illinois. As a public launch it is open to all boaters; state- and county-run ramps like this are typically free or charge only a modest day-use fee. This page shows sunrise, sunset, and moon-phase times for the launch, updated automatically. There are 6 other mapped boat ramps within about 15 miles if conditions here aren't right.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mississippi Palisades State Park Campground
Is Mississippi Palisades State Park Campground free to use?
Yes, Mississippi Palisades State Park Campground is a public boat launch with free access in Washington township, Illinois.
How is Mississippi Palisades State Park Campground rated?
Mississippi Palisades State Park Campground has a 4.6 out of 5 rating based on 41 Google reviews from boaters.
What water does Mississippi Palisades State Park Campground access?
Mississippi Palisades State Park Campground provides boat launch access to West Hickory Lake in Washington township, Illinois.
How do I get to Mississippi Palisades State Park Campground?
Mississippi Palisades State Park Campground is located at coordinates 42.144338, -90.168570 in Washington township, Illinois. Use the "Get Directions" buttons on this page to navigate with Google Maps or Apple Maps.
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Alternative Boat Launches Nearby
6 additional boat launches are located within 5.5 mi of Mississippi Palisades State Park Campground, providing alternative access points for this area's waters.