Boat Ramps Nearby
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There's no public boat ramp or launch inside Waukegan that we know of. The closest is Des Plaines River Canoe Launch at Gowe Park in Gurnee, about 3.7 miles away.
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Boat ramps near Waukegan
- 3.7 mi Des Plaines River Canoe Launch at Gowe Park Gurnee Kayak launch
- 4.7 mi Lake Carina Fishing Pier Gurnee Fishing pier
- 4.7 mi Lake Carina Car-Top Boat Launch Gurnee Kayak launch
- 6.2 mi Sedge Meadow Canoe Launch Wadsworth Kayak launch
- 6.7 mi Independence Grove Fishing Pier Libertyville Fishing pier
- 7 mi Oak Spring Canoe Launch Libertyville Kayak launch
- 7.6 mi Sunset Park Boat Ramp Lake Villa Boat ramp
- 9.1 mi Sterlink Lake Boat Launch Wadsworth Boat ramp
- 9.4 mi Lake Charles Park Canoe Launch Libertyville Kayak launchFree
- 9.4 mi Lake Charles Park Boat Ramp Libertyville Boat ramp
Launching near Waukegan at a glance
| Boat ramps | 3 |
|---|---|
| Kayak and canoe launches | 5 |
| Fishing piers and access | 2 |
| Marked free | 1 |
Water you can reach from here: Des Plaines River, Lake Charles, Lake Carina, Lake Carina Car-Top, The Lake at Independence Grove, Gages Lake, Sterlink Lake.
Full lists for Des Plaines River.
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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Ramp etiquetteBoat ramps in Waukegan: questions and answers
Where can you launch a boat near Waukegan, IL?
We don't know of a launch inside Waukegan itself. The closest is Des Plaines River Canoe Launch at Gowe Park in Gurnee, about 3.7 miles away in a straight line. Others nearby: Lake Carina Fishing Pier (Gurnee, 4.7 miles), Lake Carina Car-Top Boat Launch (Gurnee, 4.7 miles) and Sedge Meadow Canoe Launch (Wadsworth, 6.2 miles).
How many public boat ramps and launches are near Waukegan?
We list 10 or more within about 40 miles.
Know a launch we don't list yet? Tell us and we'll add it.