Macktown Forest Preserve Boat Ramp is a public boat ramp on Rock River in Rockton, IL. The launch sits in Macktown County Forest Preserve. It's about 12 miles from Rockford, IL, as the crow flies. Closest alternative: Armstrong Eddy Park Boat Ramp in Beloit (5.8 miles).
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Rockton, IL |
| Water | Rock River |
| Park | Macktown County Forest Preserve |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
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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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Macktown Forest Preserve Boat Ramp is in Rockton, Illinois. Open the map link to see where Macktown Forest Preserve Boat Ramp sits on the shore.
Macktown Forest Preserve Boat Ramp is on Rock River.
We don't have fee information for Macktown Forest Preserve Boat Ramp, but many city and county ramps are free, while state parks and Corps lakes often charge.
Most likely, if you launch from the side of Macktown Forest Preserve Boat Ramp and don't block the lane. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is Distillery Road Canoe Launch in Belvidere, about 16 miles away.
Armstrong Eddy Park Boat Ramp in Beloit (5.8 miles), Mercyhealth Sportscore One Boat Ramp in Loves Park (8.7 miles) and Happy Hollow Park Boat Ramp in Janesville (10 miles).
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