Rock River (West) gives you public access to the water in Coal Valley, IL. The next public ramp is Rock River (Downtown) in Coal Valley, about under 1 mile away.
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Coal Valley, IL |
| Water | Rock River |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Our checklist: How to launch a boat from a trailer, plus ramp etiquette.
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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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Rock River (West) is in Coal Valley, Illinois. Navigation apps get you there via the map pin, which marks Rock River (West) itself.
It gives you access to Rock River.
The map data has no fee details for Rock River (West), so check the signs or the agency that runs it before you go.
Most likely, if you launch from the side of Rock River (West) and don't block the lane. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is LeClaire Park Boat Ramp in Davenport, about 6.9 miles away.
Rock River (Downtown) in Coal Valley (under 1 mile), Greenvalley Park Boat Ramp in Coal Valley (under 1 mile) and Harold's Landing in Moline (1.6 miles).
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