Access Site
IL
Fox River Park
Fox River • Illinois River • Illinois River
Source: u_s__geological_survey Updated 1 year ago
City: Ottawa, IL
County: LaSalle County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 41.34968900, -88.83231500
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Location
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Nearby Gauge Conditions
Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Runs on Fox River
9 runs (2 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
II
Downstream from here (33.3 mi to put-in)
Jaycee Pond Park (PnP)
0.3 mi
I-II
Upstream from here (33.5 mi from take-out)
D) Yorkville: Marge Cline Whitewater Course (PnP)
0.2 mi
10 ft/mi
These whitewater runs are on the same river but located more than 50 miles from this access site.
I-II(IV)
50 mi away
C) Batavia Dam (PnP)
0.2 mi
I(II)
104 mi away
B) Waterford/Rochester/Burlington (PnP)
0.5 mi
I
122 mi away
A) Downtown Waukesha: Barstow St. to Wisconsin Ave. (0.5 mile)
0.4 mi
10 ft/mi
II
198 mi away
A) N Wave (Neenah)
0.1 mi
II-IV+
203 mi away
B) Appleton Dam (PnP) *Access Issues*
0.1 mi
II-III(IV)
206 mi away
C) Kaukauna/1000 Islands: Hwy.55/Main Ave. to CTH.ZZ (1.5 miles)
2.5 mi
27 ft/mi
II
221 mi away
D) De Pere Dam (PnP) *Access Issues*
0.7 mi
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater
About This Access Site
**Location & Facilities**
Fox River Park in Ottawa, LaSalle County provides convenient access to the Fox River via a dedicated boat ramp and marina complex operated by Trout Valley Marina. The park features a concrete launch ramp suitable for motorized craft and a sandy shoreline ideal for launching kayaks and canoes. Amenities include picnic shelters, trails, and on-site parking. Daily parking fees apply (resident $25, non-resident $30), with yearly passes available.
**River Conditions & Paddling**
The Fox River at this location is a large, well-established waterway (Stream Order 7) with an average flow of approximately 2,347 cubic feet per second and moderate current of 3.63 feet per second. The river's gentle gradient (2.4 ft/mile) suggests relatively calm conditions suitable for recreational paddlers. Non-motorized boats are permitted, making this an excellent put-in for kayakers and canoeists exploring this 202-mile river system. The park's open space and proximity to scenic sections of the Fox River make it an accessible starting point for day trips or longer paddles.
**Planning Your Visit**
Verify current hours, specific fee amounts, and any seasonal restrictions before visiting. The adjacent facilities and marina support make this a well-developed access point for both motorized and non-motorized recreation on the Fox River.
Fox River Park in Ottawa, LaSalle County provides convenient access to the Fox River via a dedicated boat ramp and marina complex operated by Trout Valley Marina. The park features a concrete launch ramp suitable for motorized craft and a sandy shoreline ideal for launching kayaks and canoes. Amenities include picnic shelters, trails, and on-site parking. Daily parking fees apply (resident $25, non-resident $30), with yearly passes available.
**River Conditions & Paddling**
The Fox River at this location is a large, well-established waterway (Stream Order 7) with an average flow of approximately 2,347 cubic feet per second and moderate current of 3.63 feet per second. The river's gentle gradient (2.4 ft/mile) suggests relatively calm conditions suitable for recreational paddlers. Non-motorized boats are permitted, making this an excellent put-in for kayakers and canoeists exploring this 202-mile river system. The park's open space and proximity to scenic sections of the Fox River make it an accessible starting point for day trips or longer paddles.
**Planning Your Visit**
Verify current hours, specific fee amounts, and any seasonal restrictions before visiting. The adjacent facilities and marina support make this a well-developed access point for both motorized and non-motorized recreation on the Fox River.
Amenities
parking
restrooms