Launch Conditions
Good to launchConditions look good for launching.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Sunset 8:37 PM
- Water level
- 9.47 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 Rock River
Updated 45 min agoSource: USGS station 05414400 — Middle Fk Little Maquoketa R nr Rickardsville, IA · 2.6 mi from Rock River
Launch Light & Moon — June 24
local timeWaxing Gibbous (71% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.
Location
Quick Facts: Macktown Forest Preserve Boat Ramp
| Location | Rockton, Illinois |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Rock River |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 42.450007, -89.084838 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Winnebago County |
Macktown Forest Preserve Boat Ramp is a public boat launch providing access to Rock River in Rockton, Illinois at coordinates 42.45001, -89.08484.
Macktown Forest Preserve Boat Ramp is a public boat launch on Rock River in Rockton, Winnebago 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.
Related: boat ramp near Rockton • public launch in Winnebago County • fishing access on Rock River • Illinois boat launch
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Frequently Asked Questions About Macktown Forest Preserve Boat Ramp
Is Macktown Forest Preserve Boat Ramp free to use?
Yes, Macktown Forest Preserve Boat Ramp is a public boat launch with free access in Rockton, Illinois.
What water does Macktown Forest Preserve Boat Ramp access?
Macktown Forest Preserve Boat Ramp provides boat launch access to Rock River in Rockton, Illinois.
How do I get to Macktown Forest Preserve Boat Ramp?
Macktown Forest Preserve Boat Ramp is located at coordinates 42.450007, -89.084838 in Rockton, 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
6 additional boat launches are located within 5.3 mi of Macktown Forest Preserve Boat Ramp, providing alternative access points for this area's waters.