City: Aurora, IL
County: Kane County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 41.76991100, -88.30896600
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Location
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Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Runs on Fox River
9 runs (3 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
Downstream from here (12.7 mi to put-in)
D) Yorkville: Marge Cline Whitewater Course (PnP)
0.2 mi
10 ft/mi
I-II(IV)
Upstream from here (5.8 mi from take-out)
C) Batavia Dam (PnP)
0.2 mi
II
Upstream from here (13.0 mi from take-out)
Jaycee Pond Park (PnP)
0.3 mi
These whitewater runs are on the same river but located more than 50 miles from this access site.
I(II)
67 mi away
B) Waterford/Rochester/Burlington (PnP)
0.5 mi
I
86 mi away
A) Downtown Waukesha: Barstow St. to Wisconsin Ave. (0.5 mile)
0.4 mi
10 ft/mi
II
167 mi away
A) N Wave (Neenah)
0.1 mi
II-IV+
172 mi away
B) Appleton Dam (PnP) *Access Issues*
0.1 mi
II-III(IV)
173 mi away
C) Kaukauna/1000 Islands: Hwy.55/Main Ave. to CTH.ZZ (1.5 miles)
2.5 mi
27 ft/mi
II
186 mi away
D) De Pere Dam (PnP) *Access Issues*
0.7 mi
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater
About This Access Site
Illinois Avenue Island Park in Aurora offers boat ramp access to the Fox River, a large river system with significant flow and current. The Fox River at this location carries an average of 2,346 cubic feet per second with a velocity around 3.6 feet per second, making it suitable for paddlers comfortable with moderate current conditions. The river's 2.4 ft/mile average gradient means you'll encounter a steady downstream flow, particularly useful for one-way paddling trips.
This access point provides a convenient launch location along a 202-mile river system that drains 2,500 square miles. The area features typical park amenities including picnic facilities and open space for recreation. Paddlers should be aware that the Stolp Island Dam's canoe chute is closed indefinitely, requiring a portage from North River Street Park to access river sections downstream. Multiple other access points and forest preserves are located along this stretch of river, making it possible to plan various route options depending on your skill level and desired distance.
This access point provides a convenient launch location along a 202-mile river system that drains 2,500 square miles. The area features typical park amenities including picnic facilities and open space for recreation. Paddlers should be aware that the Stolp Island Dam's canoe chute is closed indefinitely, requiring a portage from North River Street Park to access river sections downstream. Multiple other access points and forest preserves are located along this stretch of river, making it possible to plan various route options depending on your skill level and desired distance.
Amenities
parking