Kickapoo

The Kickapoo access point in Oakwood provides a boat ramp for launching onto Clear Lake, located within the expansive Kickapoo State Park area in Vermilion County. This is one of 13 launching ramps available across the park's nine lakes, making it a convenient option for kayakers and canoeists accessing the Clear Lake system. The site includes restroom facilities and is situated near picnic areas, providing basic amenities for day trips.

Paddlers should note that Clear Lake is one of Kickapoo State Park's 22 lakes, offering calmer water conditions suitable for recreational kayaking and canoeing. The park encompasses 2,842 acres with 221 acres of water surface, so there is substantial paddling opportunity in the area. Locals and anglers frequent this location, especially during the park's annual spring and fall rainbow trout stockings, so expect moderate activity levels. The Oakwood location makes this ramp easily accessible for central Illinois paddlers looking for a straightforward lake paddling experience.