Boat Ramps NearbyBoat ramps on North Branch Chicago River
North Branch Chicago River in Illinois has 9 public launches in our directory, spread over 4 towns. 1 is a boat ramp for trailers, 8 suit kayaks and canoes.
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Bunker Hill Canoe Launch
Chicago -
LaBagh Woods Canoe Launch
Chicago -
Richard Clark Park Kayak Launch
Chicago -
River Park Canoe Landing
Chicago -
Wood Park Kayak Launch
Chicago -
Church Street Power Boat Ramp
Evanston -
Dawes Park Boat Ramp
Evanston -
Linne Woods Canoe Landing
Morton Grove
Before you head to North Branch Chicago River
| Launches | 9 |
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| Boat ramps | 1 |
| Kayak and canoe launches | 8 |
| Towns | Chicago, Evanston, Glenview, Morton Grove |
Read before you go: launching a boat, ramp etiquette, launch fees.
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North Branch Chicago River: questions and answers
How many boat ramps are on North Branch Chicago River?
We list 9 public launches on North Branch Chicago River around Chicago, Evanston, Glenview and Morton Grove: Bunker Hill Canoe Launch, LaBagh Woods Canoe Launch, Richard Clark Park Kayak Launch, River Park Canoe Landing and Wood Park Kayak Launch and 4 more.
Are the boat ramps on North Branch Chicago River free?
No fee details are recorded for North Branch Chicago River, so check with the agency that manages each ramp.
Where can you launch a kayak on North Branch Chicago River?
Bunker Hill Canoe Launch, LaBagh Woods Canoe Launch, Richard Clark Park Kayak Launch and River Park Canoe Landing and 4 more are suitable for kayaks and canoes. Paddlers can usually also launch at the side of the boat ramps.