City: Algonquin, IL
County: McHenry County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 42.17104700, -88.28422200
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Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Runs on Fox River
9 runs (4 nearby)Difficulty Classes
I Easy
II Novice
III Intermediate
IV Advanced
V Expert/Extreme
VI Unrunnable
Position relative to this access site:
Put-in at this location
This location is on the run
Take-out at this location
Downstream from here Upstream from here
Downstream from here Upstream from here
I-II(IV)
Downstream from here (21.8 mi to put-in)
C) Batavia Dam (PnP)
0.2 mi
I-II
Downstream from here (38.0 mi to put-in)
D) Yorkville: Marge Cline Whitewater Course (PnP)
0.2 mi
10 ft/mi
II
Downstream from here (38.0 mi to put-in)
Jaycee Pond Park (PnP)
0.3 mi
I(II)
Upstream from here (39.2 mi from take-out)
B) Waterford/Rochester/Burlington (PnP)
0.5 mi
These whitewater runs are on the same river but located more than 50 miles from this access site.
I
58 mi away
A) Downtown Waukesha: Barstow St. to Wisconsin Ave. (0.5 mile)
0.4 mi
10 ft/mi
II
140 mi away
A) N Wave (Neenah)
0.1 mi
II-IV+
144 mi away
B) Appleton Dam (PnP) *Access Issues*
0.1 mi
II-III(IV)
145 mi away
C) Kaukauna/1000 Islands: Hwy.55/Main Ave. to CTH.ZZ (1.5 miles)
2.5 mi
27 ft/mi
II
158 mi away
D) De Pere Dam (PnP) *Access Issues*
0.7 mi
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater
About This Access Site
**Location & Facilities**
Fox 14 Marina is located at 100 Northwest Highway in Fox River Grove, IL (McHenry County), providing direct access to the Fox River. The facility features a well-maintained boat launch ramp, adjacent pier, and waterfront amenities. A nearby preserve offers additional recreational features including trails, picnic shelters, and open space for outdoor activities.
**River Conditions & Character**
The Fox River at this location is a large river (Stream Order 7) with an average flow of approximately 2,346 cubic feet per second and moderate current averaging 3.63 feet per second. The river has a gentle gradient of 2.4 feet/mile in this region. Paddlers should be prepared for a substantial waterway with noticeable flow; this is ideal for experienced canoeists and kayakers, though current conditions can vary seasonally.
**Nearby Amenities & Services**
The marina offers boat rentals and Fox Waterway stickers for purchase. The surrounding area in Fox River Grove provides convenient access to local shops, restaurants, and a lively riverfront community, making this an excellent basecamp for day trips or longer paddling adventures on the Fox River.
Fox 14 Marina is located at 100 Northwest Highway in Fox River Grove, IL (McHenry County), providing direct access to the Fox River. The facility features a well-maintained boat launch ramp, adjacent pier, and waterfront amenities. A nearby preserve offers additional recreational features including trails, picnic shelters, and open space for outdoor activities.
**River Conditions & Character**
The Fox River at this location is a large river (Stream Order 7) with an average flow of approximately 2,346 cubic feet per second and moderate current averaging 3.63 feet per second. The river has a gentle gradient of 2.4 feet/mile in this region. Paddlers should be prepared for a substantial waterway with noticeable flow; this is ideal for experienced canoeists and kayakers, though current conditions can vary seasonally.
**Nearby Amenities & Services**
The marina offers boat rentals and Fox Waterway stickers for purchase. The surrounding area in Fox River Grove provides convenient access to local shops, restaurants, and a lively riverfront community, making this an excellent basecamp for day trips or longer paddling adventures on the Fox River.