United States Illinois

Faries Parkway 39, Decatur

The Faries Parkway 39 boat ramp in Decatur, Illinois is a concrete boat ramp that is approximately 16 feet wide. It provides access to Lake Decatur, a 2,800-acre reservoir located in the heart of the city. The lake is open to a variety of watercraft, including fishing boats, pontoons, kayaks, and canoes.

According to the latest information available from the City of Decatur's website, the Faries Parkway 39 boat ramp is open year-round and is free to use. However, users are required to have a valid Illinois watercraft registration and display a current Illinois Water Usage Stamp. Boaters are also reminded to follow all boating regulations and safety guidelines, including wearing a life jacket at all times. Get driving directions.
FARIES PARKWAY 39, DECATUR

STREAMFLOW LEVELS
Streamgauge Streamflow
Kaskaskia River At Cooks Mills
USGS 05591200
325 cfs
Sangamon River At Monticello
USGS 05572000
370 cfs
Sangamon River At Fisher
USGS 05570910
490 cfs
West Okaw River Near Lovington
USGS 05591700
126 cfs
Lake Fork Near Cornland
USGS 05579500
249 cfs
Kaskaskia River At Chesterville
USGS 05590950
242 cfs
South Fork Sangamon River Nr Rochester
USGS 05576000
523 cfs

Nearby Camping
Location Campsites Reservations Toilets Showers Elevation
Emily Lake State Forest 9 1,229 ft
Clinton Lake State Rec Area 310 725 ft
Twiltley Branch - Okatibbee Lake Numerous 421 ft
Faries Park 37 618 ft
Golden Lake 22 1,646 ft
Bob Lake 17 1,207 ft
Starved Rock State Park 135 511 ft
Weldon Springs State Park 75 717 ft
Friends Creek Regional Park 35 693 ft
Lake Ottawa 32 1,573 ft
Sparrow Rapids 6 1,157 ft
Brule River 11 1,541 ft
Coon Creek - Shelbyville Lake 230 666 ft
Opossum Creek - Shelbyville Lake 80 654 ft
Stephen A. Forbes State Park 135 604 ft
Tepee Lake Numerous 1,620 ft
Courtney Lake 21 1,186 ft