Boat Ramps on Des Plaines River
Des Plaines River is a boating destination with 10 boat ramps across 9 cities. The highest-rated launch is Sedge Meadow Forest Preserve in Newport township, scoring 4.8/5 (39 Google reviews). 2 of the 10 ramps (20%) are flagged as free public access — the remainder are marinas, fee sites, or restricted-access launches.
Des Plaines River has 10 boat ramps mapped on BoatLaunchMap in Illinois, 2 of them free public launches. The highest-rated is Sedge Meadow Forest Preserve in Newport township (4.8/5, 39 reviews). Launches are spread across 9 towns along the shore.
All Boat Ramps on Des Plaines River
- Newport township, Illinois
- Joliet, Illinois
- Mettawa, Illinois
- Channahon, Illinois
- Northfield Township, Illinoispublic
- Melrose Park, Illinois
- Gurnee, Illinois
- Channahon, Illinois
- Lemont village, Illinois
- Maywood, Illinoispublic
| # | Name | City | State | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sedge Meadow Forest Preserve | Newport township | Illinois | 4.8/5 |
| 2 | Boat/Canoe Launch | Joliet | Illinois | — |
| 3 | Captain Daniel Wright Woods Canoe Launch | Mettawa | Illinois | — |
| 4 | Des Plaines River Boat Ramp | Channahon | Illinois | — |
| 5 | Allison Woods Canoe Landing | Northfield Township | Illinois | — |
| 6 | Des Plaines River Boat Ramp | Melrose Park | Illinois | — |
| 7 | Des Plaines River Canoe Launch at Gowe Park | Gurnee | Illinois | — |
| 8 | Des Plaines River Boat Ramp | Channahon | Illinois | — |
| 9 | Des Plaines River Boat Ramp | Lemont village | Illinois | — |
| 10 | Maywood Grove Canoe Landing | Maywood | Illinois | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many boat ramps are on Des Plaines River?+
There are 10 boat ramps catalogued on Des Plaines River, including launches near Newport township, Joliet, Mettawa.
What is the highest-rated boat ramp on Des Plaines River?+
Sedge Meadow Forest Preserve in Newport township is the highest-rated launch on Des Plaines River, scoring 4.8/5 based on 39 reviews.
Are there free public boat ramps on Des Plaines River?+
Yes — 2 of the 10 launches on Des Plaines River are marked as free public access, the rest are marinas or restricted-access sites.