Des Plaines River Canoe Launch at Gowe Park

Des Plaines River Canoe Launch at Gowe Park is a kayak and canoe put-in on Des Plaines River, in Illinois. The launch is gravel. The next closest paddle launch is Kayak Launch, about 18.9 miles away. Water levels and current change fast on paddle water — check conditions and wear your PFD before you launch.

The Put-In