Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (8:11 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 — July 23
local timeWaxing Gibbous (70% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.
Location
Quick Facts: Shawnee Forest
| Location | Egyptian Hills, Illinois |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Lake of Egypt |
| Access Type | Public |
| Coordinates | 37.584448, -88.873590 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Johnson County |
Shawnee Forest is a boat launch providing access to Lake of Egypt in Egyptian Hills, Illinois at coordinates 37.58445, -88.87359.
Shawnee Forest is a boat launch on Lake of Egypt in Egyptian Hills, Johnson County, Illinois. 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.
Related: boat ramp near Egyptian Hills • public launch in Johnson County • fishing access on Lake of Egypt • Illinois boat launch
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Frequently Asked Questions About Shawnee Forest
What water does Shawnee Forest access?
Shawnee Forest provides boat launch access to Lake of Egypt in Egyptian Hills, Illinois.
How do I get to Shawnee Forest?
Shawnee Forest is located at coordinates 37.584448, -88.873590 in Egyptian Hills, 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
The area surrounding Shawnee Forest includes 6 other public boat ramps within 7.8 mi, giving boaters flexibility in choosing their access point.