You'll find Des Plaines River Canoe Launch at Gowe Park in Gurnee. It's a kayak and canoe launch. The drive from Elgin covers roughly 30 miles as the crow flies. If it's full, Lake Carina Car-Top Boat Launch in Gurnee is 1 mile away.
| Type | Kayak and canoe launch |
|---|---|
| Address | Gurnee, IL |
| Water | Des Plaines River |
| Surface | gravel |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Des Plaines River Canoe Launch at Gowe Park is one of 11 public launches on Des Plaines River. Des Plaines River overview
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Shore, dock and ramp launches step by step, plus the cart that ends the long carry from the car.
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What the Coast Guard requires on kayaks and canoes, and kids' vests with head support.
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Des Plaines River Canoe Launch at Gowe Park is in Gurnee, Illinois. We have no street address for Des Plaines River Canoe Launch at Gowe Park, only its exact position on the map.
Des Plaines River, in Gurnee.
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Lake Carina Fishing Pier in Gurnee (1 mile), Lake Carina Car-Top Boat Launch in Gurnee (1 mile) and Sunset Park Boat Ramp in Lake Villa (4.1 miles).
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