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Lake guide

Ramps

Playport Marina (PLD Landing)724 Playport Rd, Carbondale, IL 62902 · West-end concession marina ramp; SailCOLSA home base, day-use fees.

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Wolf Creek Causeway Boat LaunchCentral-lake USFWS launch with covered dock; closure E of causeway Oct 16–Feb 28.

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Prairie Creek Recreation Area Boat RampsSouth-shore ramps both sides of IL-13; accessible fishing pier.

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Charts

Depth chartUSFWS Crab Orchard NWR Map (PDF)

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Contact & rules

Crab Orchard NWR Visitor Center(618) 997-3344 · 6987 Headquarters Rd, Marion, IL 62959

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Crab Orchard NWR — Recreation.govUSFWS Crab Orchard NWR rules & park regulations

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Boating & yacht clubs

Crab Orchard Lake Sailing Association (SailCOLSA)Founded 1997 · MC Scow Fleet 88 · race series, moonlight sails · Playport Marina

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About Crab Orchard Lake

Crab Orchard Lake is a 6,965-acre reservoir in Illinois, managed by USFWS Crab Orchard NWR. Live pool elevation comes from NOAA's National Water Prediction Service (station CODI2). Public launches include Playport Marina (PLD Landing), Wolf Creek Causeway Boat Launch, and Prairie Creek Recreation Area Boat Ramps. The Crab Orchard Lake Sailing Association (SailCOLSA) is the active sailing club on the water.

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