Boat Ramps Nearby
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There's no public boat ramp or launch inside Arlington Heights that we know of. The closest is Busse Forest-West Accessible Fishing Area in Elk Grove Village, about 4.1 miles away.
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Boat ramps near Arlington Heights
- 4.1 mi Busse Forest-West Accessible Fishing Area Elk Grove Village Fishing pier
- 4.4 mi Busse Lake - Main Pool Elk Grove Village Fishing pier
- 4.5 mi Busse Lake - North Pool Schaumburg Fishing pier
- 4.6 mi Dam No. 2 Woods Canoe Landing Des Plaines Kayak launch
- 4.8 mi Busse Lake Boat Launch Elk Grove Village Boat ramp
- 4.9 mi Busse Lake South Boat Launch Elk Grove Village Boat ramp
- 4.9 mi Busse Forest Main Dam Accessible Fishing Area Elk Grove Village Fishing pier
- 4.9 mi Allison Woods Canoe Landing Northbrook Kayak launch
- 5.1 mi Busse Lake Beisner Road Access Accessible Fishing Area Elk Grove Village Fishing pier
- 5.5 mi Potawatomi Pond Wheeling Fishing pier
What the area around Arlington Heights offers on the water
| Boat ramps | 2 |
|---|---|
| Kayak and canoe launches | 2 |
| Fishing piers and access | 6 |
The launches near Arlington Heights sit on Busse Lake, Busse Lake - Main Pool, Des Plaines River, Potawatomi Pond.
All launches on Des Plaines River, Busse Lake.
Illinois rules to know
- Anyone born on or after Jan 1, 1998 who is 18 and older needs a Boating Safety Certificate to run a motorboat over 10 hp; ages 12-17 need the certificate or direct adult supervision.
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Where is the closest boat ramp to Arlington Heights, IL?
We don't know of a launch inside Arlington Heights itself. The closest is Busse Forest-West Accessible Fishing Area in Elk Grove Village, about 4.1 miles away in a straight line. Others nearby: Busse Lake - Main Pool (Elk Grove Village, 4.4 miles), Busse Lake - North Pool (Schaumburg, 4.5 miles) and Dam No. 2 Woods Canoe Landing (Des Plaines, 4.6 miles).
How many public boat ramps and launches are near Arlington Heights?
We list 10 or more within about 40 miles.
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