Park No. 571 Boat Launch, a kayak and canoe launch on South Branch Chicago River, is located in Chicago. The next kayak launch is Richard J. Daley Park Boat Launch (Southwest 2) in Chicago, about 1 mile away.
| Type | Kayak and canoe launch |
|---|---|
| Address | Chicago, IL |
| Water | South Branch Chicago River |
| Park | Park No. 571 |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
More in our guide: How to launch a kayak or canoe.
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Illustration Paddlers
Shore, dock and ramp launches step by step, plus the cart that ends the long carry from the car.
Kayak launch guide Illustration Life jackets
What the Coast Guard requires on kayaks and canoes, and kids' vests with head support.
Life jacket rulesLaunched here recently? Even a short note on parking or the dock helps the next boater.
Park No. 571 Boat Launch is in Chicago, Illinois. We only have the map location of Park No. 571 Boat Launch from OpenStreetMap, and the directions link goes straight to it.
South Branch Chicago River, in Chicago.
We don't have fee information for Park No. 571 Boat Launch, but many city and county ramps are free, while state parks and Corps lakes often charge.
Park No. 571 Fishing Area in Chicago (under 1 mile), Canal Origins Fishing Area in Chicago (under 1 mile) and Richard J. Daley Park Boat Launch (Southwest) in Chicago (1 mile).
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