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Hovey Lake - Carry Down Boat Ramp

The Carry Down Boat Ramp at Hovey Lake provides access to the 1,400-acre oxbow lake and Ohio River for fishing and paddling, with a 10 mph speed limit enforced on the lake.

The ramp is located at 15000 HWY 69, Mount Vernon, IN 47620, and the lake closes to boating from late October to mid-February annually to protect wintering waterfowl.

A visitor center with restrooms and parking is available at the main office (8401 State Road 69 South), open Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 7 a. m. to 3 p. m. Central Time.


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