Best boat ramps in Illinois

58 boat ramps · 58 ranked · updated 2026-06-22 · in season

Explore the best boat ramps in Illinois — every spot ranked by our conditions-aware Snoflo score: live conditions first, then visitor reviews and logged trips. Click a pin on the map for the score and what's driving it.

Showing the top 15 of 58 boat ramps · best 15 shown on the map
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Gordon Lake -- Access at SE Part Of Lake Nr Laura Lake Road 121
#1 Gordon Lake -- Access at SE Part Of Lake Nr Laura Lake Road 121 Good
· Low water nearby - ramp may be shallow · 3 mi away· Partly Cloudy · 46°F
Gordon Lake—Access at SE Part of Lake near Laura Lake Road 121 offers a hand-carry only boat launch. There is no formal ramp (concrete or gravel), making it suitable for kayaks…
Why 63: live conditions (good)
63Solid
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Laura Lake -- Access
#2 Laura Lake -- Access Good
· Low water nearby - ramp may be shallow · 3 mi away· Partly Cloudy · 46°F
I'm sorry, but the given coordinates for Laura Lake in Illinois are incorrect. There is no Laura Lake in Illinois, and the coordinates do not lead to any boat ramp or body of…
Why 63: live conditions (good)
63Solid
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IL 13 New Athens
#3 IL 13 New Athens Prime
· Streamflow nearby - Kaskaskia River At New Athens· Mostly Cloudy · 64°F · 9 mph wind
IL 13 New Athens offers a concrete boat ramp suitable for trailer launching, located just off IL Route 13 in New Athens, Illinois, along the Kaskaskia River. The site is…
Why 50: live conditions (prime)
50Solid
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Schiber Court Maryville
#4 Schiber Court Maryville Prime
· Streamflow nearby - Judys Branch At Rte 157 At Glen Carbon· Sunny · 72°F · 7 mph wind
Schiber Court in Maryville, Illinois, offers a hand-carry only launch site with no developed ramp or dock, making it suitable for kayaks or canoes rather than trailered boats…
Why 50: live conditions (prime)
50Solid
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5th Avenue 198, Camanche
#5 5th Avenue 198, Camanche Prime
· Streamflow nearby - Mississippi River At Clinton· Partly Cloudy · 56°F · 10 mph wind
Why 48: live conditions (prime)
48Rated
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Big Island Parkway Rock Island
#6 Big Island Parkway Rock Island Prime
· Streamflow nearby - Mill Creek At Milan· Partly Cloudy · 57°F · 10 mph wind
Why 48: live conditions (prime)
48Rated
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East Higgins Road Elk Grove Township
#7 East Higgins Road Elk Grove Township Good
· Streamflow nearby - Salt Creek Near Elk Grove Village· Breezy - 15 mph· Sunny · 57°F
Why 48: live conditions (good)
48Rated
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East Main Street Shelbyville
#8 East Main Street Shelbyville Good
· Streamflow nearby - Kaskaskia River At Shelbyville· Breezy - 16 mph· Mostly Cloudy · 61°F
East Main Street Shelbyville, Illinois offers a concrete boat ramp suitable for trailered boat launches. The site provides direct vehicle access and does not require a 4x4, making…
Why 48: live conditions (good)
48Rated
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Freeport Road Rockton
#9 Freeport Road Rockton Good
· Streamflow nearby - Rock River At Rockton· Breezy - 15 mph· Slight Chance Showers · 56°F
Why 48: live conditions (good)
48Rated
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Harts Road Spring Grove
#10 Harts Road Spring Grove Good
· Streamflow nearby - Nippersink Creek Near Spring Grove· Breezy - 15 mph· Chance Showers · 57°F
Why 48: live conditions (good)
48Rated
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Jane Addams Trail Freeport
#11 Jane Addams Trail Freeport Good
· Streamflow nearby - Pecatonica River At Freeport· Mostly Cloudy · 54°F · 10 mph wind
Why 48: live conditions (good)
48Rated
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Lower South Beach Parking Area Lake Forest
#12 Lower South Beach Parking Area Lake Forest Fair
· Streamflow nearby - Skokie River At Lake Forest· Windy - 20 mph· Showers Likely · 57°F
Why 48: live conditions (fair)
48Rated
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Shelby County
#13 Shelby County Good
· Streamflow nearby - Kaskaskia River At Shelbyville· Breezy - 16 mph· Mostly Cloudy · 61°F
Shelby County, Illinois offers several boat launch sites, primarily around Lake Shelbyville. The most accessible launch locations feature concrete ramps suitable for trailered…
Why 48: live conditions (good)
48Rated
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West Wadsworth Road Lake County
#14 West Wadsworth Road Lake County Good
· Streamflow nearby - Mill Creek At Old Mill Creek· Breezy - 15 mph· Chance Showers · 57°F
Why 48: live conditions (good)
48Rated
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Shelbyville
#15 Shelbyville Good
· Streamflow nearby - Kaskaskia River At Shelbyville· Breezy - 16 mph· Mostly Cloudy · 61°F
Shelbyville, Illinois offers a concrete boat ramp with trailer-friendly access suitable for most vehicles—4x4 not required. The launch is located on Lake Shelbyville, a popular…
Why 48: live conditions (good)
48Rated

Boat Ramps in Illinois

Illinois has 323 boat ramps on Snoflo, ranked by live conditions, visitor reviews, and logged trips — so the best, closest options rise to the top.

How we rank the best boat ramps in Illinois

How are these boat ramps ranked?

Each gets a daily Snoflo score blending live conditions, visitor review ratings, and logged trips. The order reflects what's best right now and re-ranks every day.

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