Top rated Boat ramps in Chicago, United States to elevate your visit (Updated May, 2024)

Top rated Boat ramps in Chicago

Experience the best that Chicago has to offer with our curated list of top-rated places. Sorted by average review scores from venues boasting over 30 reviews, these establishments promise exceptional quality and experiences to elevate your visit in the city. This list contains 69 places from Boat ramp category.

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Port Barrington Marina - On The Fox River

Marina

👍👍 Jimmy and the team at Port Barrington Marina are really wonderful. They are super efficient with the in/out service. The 3 days with later evening hours are a plus when you want to stay out on the water. Being a relatively new boater they've been patient and super helpful with questions -good and t...

4.90 (61 reviews) (~63.97 km from centre)

Socks Marina Webster

Boat dealer

4.80 (94 reviews) (~173.99 km from centre)

Sandy Beach Trailhead - The Dragon

Hiking area

4.80 (62 reviews) (~243.25 km from centre)

Grand River Park

Park

👍👍 Updated 7/18/22 *Road to park is under construction, but it's still open! *Grand River water levels are way down. Unpaved scenic trails Leashed dogs okay No Alcohol Not staffed but the Sheriff and DNR regularly roll through to check on things at all hours. No permit or fees required for visiting....

4.70 (318 reviews) (~187.23 km from centre)

New Richmond Bridge Park

Park

👍 Good place to set a boat in, take a little walk or watch some trains go by.

4.70 (251 reviews) (~151.78 km from centre)

Peck's Landing

Boat ramp

👍👍 TOURISTS PLEASE put life jackets on anyone who isn't an adult and a strong swimmer! They are free to use at the landing!! I've personally seen too many people be taken by the river. DONT let one be your loved one! Rule #1 life jacket always rule #2 be UP RIVER from myself. So I can run out and hopef...

4.70 (155 reviews) (~244.64 km from centre)

Pershing Park Boat Launch

Boat ramp

👍👍 Sunset & sunrise driving outta there looks spectacular

4.70 (126 reviews) (~95.64 km from centre)

Spring Brook Marina

Boat dealer

4.70 (113 reviews) (~105.4 km from centre)

Sunset Park Boat Launch

Boat ramp

👍👍 Stopped to let my boy visit the lake for his 14th birthday.

4.70 (103 reviews) (~149.09 km from centre)

Lloyd Park and Stepan Family Boat Launch at Lloyd Beach

Park

👍👍 What a beautiful day to stop in and walk the beach front. I highly recommend this location to anyone looking for a great view of Lake Michigan.

4.70 (98 reviews) (~28.02 km from centre)

Johnny's Landing

Boat ramp

👍 The best place to launch on Pike Lake. Concrete with two lanes and center pier. Not too expensive and plenty of secure parking.

4.70 (34 reviews) (~169.94 km from centre)

New Buffalo Beach

Public beach

👍👍 This place is a gem! It was a beautiful late-summer getaway for us last August. We could even swim comfortably- just make sure your torso is covered so the water doesn't give you chills! Cool rocks, elegant dunes, and gorgeous water on a clear day. And NO FEAR OF SHARKS!!

4.60 (1.3K reviews) (~73.04 km from centre)

Twin Lake Park

Park

👍👍 Went here for a small family party. The park does charge $5/car for a parking day pass and $20 for a seasonal pass. The fee is well worth it. The park is very clean, including the bathrooms. They have a couple of wooden push carts to help you bring things like your cooler and chairs to the spot of y...

4.60 (483 reviews) (~204.31 km from centre)

Whalon Lake

Park

Nature park featuring a quarry lake, prairie & wetlands, plus fishing, boating, trails & a dog park.

4.60 (371 reviews) (~42.7 km from centre)

Lake Chaminwood Preserve

Park

👍👍 I was just driving by and found this park by coincidence. Watching the sunrise here could be some of the most relaxing moments.

4.60 (266 reviews) (~66.17 km from centre)

Hermann's Rest A While

Bar & grill

👍👍 Rustic neighborhood bar with a easy going, fun atmosphere. Not much more than cold beer, frozen pizza and nice people.

$ $$$

4.60 (159 reviews) (~62.8 km from centre)

Dean Nature Sanctuary - Oak Brook Park District

Nature preserve

👍👍 This is a beautiful preserve in a ridiculously fancy neighborhood. It also contains a kayak/canoe launch into salt creek and is along the salt creek trail. There is a good sized gravel parking lot with an accesible portapotty and tons of informational signs. The paths are wide and well maintained cr...

4.60 (127 reviews) (~25.13 km from centre)

McKinley Marina Boat Ramp

Boat ramp

👍👍 I love I here the people are nice there aren't any idiots failing to follow rules it's a very peaceful and calm place to be

4.60 (124 reviews) (~132.45 km from centre)

Maple Grove Boat Launch and Rental

Boat ramp

👍👍 Free boat launch. Free parking. Can't beat it. They have side docks also if you are launching a kayak or canoe and it's busy.

4.60 (123 reviews) (~78.34 km from centre)

Anderson Flats Boat Launch

Boat ramp

4.60 (32 reviews) (~223.36 km from centre)

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Top rated Boat ramps in Chicago, United States