City: Hutsonville, IL
County: Crawford County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 39.10908200, -87.65505700
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Nearby Gauge Conditions
Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Runs on Wabash River
2 runs
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
Kraemer Memorial Park in Hutsonville provides public boat launch access to the Wabash River, one of Illinois's major waterways. The Wabash is a substantial river—the 10th order stream flows over 500 miles and carries an average of 36,500 cubic feet per second, making it a powerful waterway suitable for motorboats, canoes, and kayaks. This access point is one of several public ramps on the Illinois side of the river, making it a convenient put-in for paddlers exploring this section of the lower Wabash.
Before launching, paddlers should be aware that the Wabash River lacks a maintained navigation channel, and water depth can vary dramatically—from as shallow as 6 inches to as deep as 50 feet depending on river stage and local conditions. Current water levels should be checked before your trip, as the river's flow rate and velocity (averaging 4.68 feet per second) can shift significantly. Canoeists and kayakers unfamiliar with the river are advised to scout conditions and plan routes accordingly, especially during high water periods.
Before launching, paddlers should be aware that the Wabash River lacks a maintained navigation channel, and water depth can vary dramatically—from as shallow as 6 inches to as deep as 50 feet depending on river stage and local conditions. Current water levels should be checked before your trip, as the river's flow rate and velocity (averaging 4.68 feet per second) can shift significantly. Canoeists and kayakers unfamiliar with the river are advised to scout conditions and plan routes accordingly, especially during high water periods.