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Boat Ramps in Illinois

1,024 boat ramps94 counties38 waterbodies

Illinois has 1,024 public boat ramps across 94 counties. Lake ramps make up the large majority, with reservoir also represented. Popular launch waterbodies include Mississippi River (42 ramps), Illinois River (36 ramps), and Lake Michigan (25 ramps). Browse by county below or view all counties to find a launch near you.

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Where are the most boat ramps in Illinois?

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Sorted by number of boat ramps

Cook County (72)Lake County (71)Rock Island County (35)Williamson County (33)McHenry County (28)Clinton County (27)Kane County (27)Will County (24)

What waterbodies have boat ramps in Illinois?

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Mississippi River (42)Illinois River (36)Lake Michigan (25)Rend Lake (21)Carlyle Lake (20)Lake Shelbyville (19)Crab Orchard Lake (15)Lake of Egypt (13)Fox River (12)Ohio River (11)

What types of water can you launch on in Illinois?

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Lake (408)Reservoir (46)River (30)Coastal (11)

Free boat ramps in Illinois

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43 confirmed-free boat ramps with no launch fee in Illinois.

What cities have boat ramps in Illinois?

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Chicago (34)Decatur (12)Fox Lake (12)McHenry (9)Springfield (9)Ottawa (8)Carlyle (7)Channel Lake (7)Elgin (7)Channahon (6)

Nearby States

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Indiana (943)Iowa (1,164)Kentucky (807)Missouri (996)Wisconsin (2,901)