City: Fulton, IL
County: Whiteside County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 41.85997095, -90.16691493
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Nearby Gauge Conditions
Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Runs on Mississippi River
1 run
There are no whitewater runs within 50 miles of this access site.
These whitewater runs are on the same river but located more than 50 miles from this access site.
Difficulty Classes
I Easy
II Novice
III Intermediate
IV Advanced
V Expert/Extreme
VI Unrunnable
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater
About This Access Site
Fulton Marina Inc. provides two well-lit boat ramps with ample parking and trailer facilities on the Mississippi River in Fulton, Illinois. A daily launch fee applies, though yearly unlimited launching passes are available for $30 through Fulton City Hall (415 11th Ave.). The marina offers full services including a gas dock, potable water, and pump-out facilities, making it a convenient hub for extended trips.
This location accesses the mighty Mississippi River at river mile 2334 from the Gulf of Mexico. Paddlers should be prepared for a major river system with strong currents (averaging 11.24 feet/second) and significant water volume (average flow of 685,000+ cubic feet/second). The river's gentle gradient of 0.8 feet/mile in this section makes it generally manageable, though the substantial current and commercial traffic typical of this portion of the Mississippi require experience and caution. Picnic tables and nearby Cattail Slough recreation area add recreational value for those exploring sandbars, backwaters, and sloughs.
This location accesses the mighty Mississippi River at river mile 2334 from the Gulf of Mexico. Paddlers should be prepared for a major river system with strong currents (averaging 11.24 feet/second) and significant water volume (average flow of 685,000+ cubic feet/second). The river's gentle gradient of 0.8 feet/mile in this section makes it generally manageable, though the substantial current and commercial traffic typical of this portion of the Mississippi require experience and caution. Picnic tables and nearby Cattail Slough recreation area add recreational value for those exploring sandbars, backwaters, and sloughs.