Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (8:33 PM)
Live from the National Weather Service, USGS, and NOAA. A guide, not a substitute for official forecasts and your own judgment.
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: Pioneer Landing
| Location | Ringwood, Illinois |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Nippersink Creek |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 42.430871, -88.293246 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | McHenry County |
Pioneer Landing is a public boat launch providing access to Nippersink Creek in Ringwood, Illinois at coordinates 42.43087, -88.29325.
Pioneer Landing is a public boat launch on Nippersink Creek in Ringwood, McHenry 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 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 Ringwood • public launch in McHenry County • fishing access on Nippersink Creek • Illinois boat launch
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pioneer Landing
Is Pioneer Landing free to use?
Yes, Pioneer Landing is a public boat launch with free access in Ringwood, Illinois.
What water does Pioneer Landing access?
Pioneer Landing provides boat launch access to Nippersink Creek in Ringwood, Illinois.
How do I get to Pioneer Landing?
Pioneer Landing is located at coordinates 42.430871, -88.293246 in Ringwood, 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 5.5 mi, each offering access to nearby waters with varying facilities and conditions.