Oak Spring Canoe Launch gives you public access to the water on Des Plaines River in Libertyville, IL. It's run by Lake County Forest Preserves. Elgin is the nearest big city, about 25 miles away. If it's full, Lake Charles Park Canoe Launch in Libertyville is 2.4 miles away.
| Type | Kayak and canoe launch |
|---|---|
| Address | Libertyville, IL |
| Water | Des Plaines River |
| Surface | gravel |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
| Managed by | Lake County Forest Preserves |
Des Plaines River has 10 more public launches besides Oak Spring Canoe Launch. Des Plaines River overview
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Oak Spring Canoe Launch is in Libertyville, Illinois. We have no street address for Oak Spring Canoe Launch, only its exact position on the map.
It gives you access to Des Plaines River.
Fees for Oak Spring Canoe Launch are not in the map data; small local ramps are often free, park and Corps ramps often are not.
It's operated by Lake County Forest Preserves, who also posts any closure notices.
Independence Grove Fishing Pier in Libertyville (1.7 miles), Lake Charles Park Canoe Launch in Libertyville (2.4 miles) and Lake Charles Park Boat Ramp in Libertyville (2.4 miles).
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