Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (8:31 PM)
- Water level
- 2.99 ft
Live from the National Weather Service, USGS, and NOAA. A guide, not a substitute for official forecasts and your own judgment.
Live Water Conditions on Lake Charles
Updated 1 hr agoSource: USGS station 07072500 — Black River at Black Rock, AR · 3.8 mi from Lake Charles
Launch Light & Moon — June 22
local timeFirst Quarter (48% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.
Location
Quick Facts: Canoe/Kayak ramp
| Location | Vernon Hills, Illinois |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Lake Charles |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 42.246925, -87.962346 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Lake County |
Canoe/Kayak ramp is a public boat launch providing access to Lake Charles in Vernon Hills, Illinois at coordinates 42.24693, -87.96235.
Canoe/Kayak ramp is a public boat launch on Lake Charles in Vernon Hills, Lake County, Illinois. As a public launch it is open to all boaters; state- and county-run ramps like this are typically free or charge only a modest day-use fee. This page shows live USGS water level and temperature, sunrise, sunset, and moon-phase times for the launch, updated automatically. There are 6 other mapped boat ramps within about 15 miles if conditions here aren't right.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Canoe/Kayak ramp
Is Canoe/Kayak ramp free to use?
Yes, Canoe/Kayak ramp is a public boat launch with free access in Vernon Hills, Illinois.
What water does Canoe/Kayak ramp access?
Canoe/Kayak ramp provides boat launch access to Lake Charles in Vernon Hills, Illinois.
How do I get to Canoe/Kayak ramp?
Canoe/Kayak ramp is located at coordinates 42.246925, -87.962346 in Vernon Hills, Illinois. Use the "Get Directions" buttons on this page to navigate with Google Maps or Apple Maps.
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Alternative Boat Launches Nearby
Boaters have 6 other launch options within 3.2 mi, each offering access to nearby waters with varying facilities and conditions.