Des Plaines River Canoe Launch at Gowe Park
Boat launch in Lake County, Illinois, near Gurnee.
Des Plaines River Canoe Launch at Gowe Park sits on Des Plaines River, near Gurnee, in Lake County, Illinois. It's one of 57 boat ramps mapped in Lake County. At the launch you'll find trailer parking, restrooms, and a kayak and canoe put-in. The ramp is gravel. The next closest launch is Lake Carina Car-Top Boat Launch, about 1.4 miles away. Always check current water levels and posted signs before you launch.
The Launch
Nearest townGurnee
CountyLake County
Ramp surfacegravel
Accessyes
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.3687, -87.91774
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