You'll find Rock River-Hennepin Canal in Carbon Cliff. It's a public boat ramp. Davenport is the nearest big city, about 10 miles away. The next public ramp is Greenvalley Park Boat Ramp in Coal Valley, about 3.3 miles away.
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Carbon Cliff, IL |
| Water | Rock River-Hennepin Canal |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
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Illustration The classic ramp mistake
A spare snap-handle plug in the glove box, and the full launch checklist that keeps the line moving.
Launch checklist
Illustration Loading the boat
How to winch your boat on in a minute, and the small upgrades that make the drive home safer.
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Rock River-Hennepin Canal is in Carbon Cliff, Illinois. Use the directions button, which routes to the exact pin of Rock River-Hennepin Canal.
Rock River-Hennepin Canal, in Carbon Cliff.
The map data has no fee details for Rock River-Hennepin Canal, so check the signs or the agency that runs it before you go.
Generally yes. Unload away from the lane and launch quickly. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is LeClaire Park Boat Ramp in Davenport, about 10 miles away.
Greenvalley Park Boat Ramp in Coal Valley (3.3 miles), Rock River (Downtown) in Coal Valley (3.5 miles) and Rock River (West) in Coal Valley (4.2 miles).
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