Channelside Park Boat Ramp gives you public access to the water on North Shore Channel in Evanston, IL. It's about 13 miles from Chicago, IL, as the crow flies. Closest alternative: Dawes Park Boat Ramp in Evanston (2.3 miles).
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Evanston, IL |
| Water | North Shore Channel |
| Park | Channelside Park |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Details: 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.
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Channelside Park Boat Ramp is in Evanston, Illinois. The directions button above routes you to the pin for Channelside Park Boat Ramp.
It gives you access to North Shore Channel.
We have no fee details for Channelside Park Boat Ramp, but our guide to launch fees explains what ramps usually cost.
Usually yes, as long as you keep the lane at Channelside Park Boat Ramp clear for trailers. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is Church Street Power Boat Ramp in Evanston, about 2.3 miles away.
Dawes Park Boat Ramp in Evanston (2.3 miles), Church Street Power Boat Ramp in Evanston (2.3 miles) and River Park Canoe Landing in Chicago (3.7 miles).
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