Altman Park Boat Ramp, a public boat ramp on Lake Katherine, is located in Worth. Chicago is the nearest big city, about 14 miles away. The next public ramp is Alsip Boat Launch in Alsip, about 2.6 miles away.
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Worth, IL |
| Water | Lake Katherine |
| Park | Altman Park |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
More in our guide: How to launch a boat from a trailer, plus ramp etiquette.
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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
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How to winch your boat on in a minute, and the small upgrades that make the drive home safer.
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Altman Park Boat Ramp is in Worth, Illinois. Use the directions button, which routes to the exact pin of Altman Park Boat Ramp.
It gives you access to Lake Katherine.
We don't have fee information for Altman Park Boat Ramp, but many city and county ramps are free, while state parks and Corps lakes often charge.
Kayaks are usually fine at Altman Park Boat Ramp as long as trailers can still get through. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is Bemis Woods-North Canoe Landing in Oak Brook, about 12 miles away.
Alsip Boat Launch in Alsip (2.6 miles), Saganashkee Slough-East Accessible Fishing Area in Palos Park (3.8 miles) and Prairie View Park Boat Ramp in Hickory Hills (4 miles).
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