Kayaking Near West Chicago, IL
30 paddling locations within 50 miles of West Chicago.
Silver Lake
Illinois · 4.0 mi
Geneva Boat Launch
Illinois · 5.2 mi
Laurelwood Park
Illinois · 5.9 mi
Jon. J. Duerr Forest Preserve
Illinois · 7.6 mi
North Spring Lake
Illinois · 9.3 mi
Illinois Avenue Island Park
Illinois · 9.9 mi
Oakhurst Forest Preserve
Illinois · 10.2 mi
a marina
Illinois · 11.6 mi
Voyageur Landing Forest Preserve
Illinois · 12.9 mi
Busse Lake
Illinois · 13.3 mi
Whalon Lake
Illinois · 13.3 mi
Busse Lake
Illinois · 13.4 mi
Jericho Lake
Illinois · 13.9 mi
Grunwald Lake
Illinois · 14.9 mi
Great Lakes Quarry
Illinois · 18.3 mi
Irving Park Road Canoe Landing
Illinois · 18.4 mi
Maywood Grove Canoe Landing
Illinois · 19.0 mi
Northwestern Woods Canoe Landing
Illinois · 19.4 mi
Columbia woods canoe landing
Illinois · 19.5 mi
Plank Road Meadow boat launch
Illinois · 19.7 mi
Fox 14 Marina
Illinois · 20.0 mi
Saganashkee Slough boat launch
Illinois · 20.3 mi
Big Bend Lake Boat Ramp
Illinois · 20.3 mi
Beck Lake
Illinois · 21.1 mi
Fox 14 Marina Fox River
Illinois · 21.6 mi
Allison Wood Boat Launch
Illinois · 21.9 mi
Welch Circle
Illinois · 22.1 mi
Sandy Point
Illinois · 22.1 mi
Lake Tampier
Illinois · 22.7 mi
Lake Atwood Boat Launch
Illinois · 23.5 mi
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I kayak near West Chicago, IL?
There are 30 kayak launch points within 50 miles of West Chicago. Popular water body types include lakes, rivers.
What types of paddling can I do near West Chicago?
Near West Chicago you'll find opportunities for kayaking, canoeing, and stand-up paddle boarding. Most locations offer beginner-friendly conditions with public boat ramp access.
Are there free kayak launches near West Chicago?
Yes! Most public boat ramps near West Chicago are free to use. Some state parks and recreation areas may charge a small parking or entrance fee.