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Pyramid - Canvas Lake

Pyramid - Canvas Lake • Galum Creek

Source: illinois_natural_history_survey Updated 1 year ago

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City: Cutler, IL
County: Perry County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 37.99361500, -89.50451000
1165 Tangen Cemetery Rd, Cutler, IL 62238, USA
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About This Access Site
Located in Cutler, Perry County, the Pyramid - Canvas Lake access site provides public boat launch access to Canvas Lake, a strip-cut lake within the Denmark Section of Pyramid State Park. This site is reached via Pyatt-Cutler Road, approximately 7 miles west of the main Pyramid State Park area. The ramp serves kayakers, canoeists, and small motorized boats looking to explore this scenic impoundment.

**Boating Considerations:** A 5 mph speed limit is enforced within 500 feet of the launch ramp to ensure safety for paddlers and other water users. Canvas Lake's strip-cut design provides a narrow water corridor ideal for paddling, though boaters should be aware of potential seasonal water level fluctuations typical of inland lakes. The site offers a straightforward launch option for accessing this quieter section of Pyramid State Park's water resources.

For current conditions, specific amenities, parking availability, or seasonal access information, contact Pyramid State Park or your local Illinois Department of Natural Resources office before visiting.