Northerly Island Boat Ramp gives you public access to the water in Chicago, IL. With 6 lanes, the line moves faster than at a single ramp. Closest alternative: Grant Park Boat Ramp in Chicago (1.6 miles).
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Chicago, IL |
| Park | Northerly Island |
| Ramps | 6 launch lanes in the map data |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Our checklist: How to launch a boat from a trailer, plus ramp etiquette.
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Illustration Loading the boat
How to winch your boat on in a minute, and the small upgrades that make the drive home safer.
Loading guide Illustration The classic ramp mistake
A spare snap-handle plug in the glove box, and the full launch checklist that keeps the line moving.
Launch checklistLaunched here recently? Even a short note on parking or the dock helps the next boater.
Northerly Island Boat Ramp is in Chicago, Illinois. Open the map link to see where Northerly Island Boat Ramp sits on the shore.
We don't have fee information for Northerly Island Boat Ramp, but many city and county ramps are free, while state parks and Corps lakes often charge.
Paddlers can usually use Northerly Island Boat Ramp. Carry the boat to the edge of the ramp or the dock end. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is Burnham Park Kayak Launch in Chicago, about under 1 mile away.
Burnham Park Kayak Launch in Chicago (under 1 mile), Grant Park Boat Ramp in Chicago (1.6 miles) and Burnham Park Boat Ramp in Chicago (1.8 miles).
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