Damascus Boat Launch is a public boat ramp on Pecatonica River in Lena, IL. It's about 32 miles from Rockford, IL, as the crow flies. If it's full, Clarence Bridge Park Boat Ramp in Brodhead is 21 miles away.
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Lena, IL |
| Water | Pecatonica River |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Step by step: How to launch a boat from a trailer.
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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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Damascus Boat Launch is in Lena, Illinois. We have no street address for Damascus Boat Launch, only its exact position on the map.
It gives you access to Pecatonica River.
Our data does not say whether Damascus Boat Launch charges, so look for a pay box or posted fees at the entrance.
Yes in most cases. At busy times, wait for a gap between trailers at Damascus Boat Launch.
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