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 Carlyle
USGS 05593000
3,770 cfs
Little Wabash River Below Clay City
USGS 03379500
2,020 cfs
Kaskaskia River Near Cowden
USGS 05592100
1,090 cfs
Hickory Creek Nr Brownstown
USGS 05592575
41 cfs
East Fork Shoal Creek Near Coffeen
USGS 05593900
29 cfs
Hurricane Creek Near Mulberry Grove
USGS 05592800
96 cfs
Shoal Creek Near Breese
USGS 05594000
835 cfs

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