Plan a launch at John Hay Recreation Area
John Hay Recreation Area is listed near Shepherd, IL with a recorded waterbody of Mississippi River. Use the recorded location for navigation, and verify launch suitability, fees, and current access rules before towing.
Listed waterbodyMississippi River
Access category (unverified)Public
Ramp surface & launch lanesNot verified
Fees, parking & hoursNot verified
Source label: USGS. This identifies the imported inventory source, not a verified facility operator.
Recorded location
315th Avenue, Shepherd, Pike County, Illinois, 63401, United States
County: Pike County
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Nearby alternative launches
Candidate boat-ramp records within 25 straight-line miles, prioritized by a meaningful exact waterbody match. Distances are not driving distances and do not establish navigable connections.
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15.6 mi straight-line · Same named waterbody - All American Park – North
15.8 mi straight-line · Same named waterbody