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Access Site IL

Nippersink Lake

Fox Chain O'Lakes

Source: illinois_natural_history_survey Updated 1 year ago

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City: Fox Lake, IL
County: Lake County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 42.40649800, -88.18987800
703 US-12, Fox Lake, IL 60020, USA
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Fox River at Johnsburg, IL 2 mi away
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Nippersink Creek near Spring Grove, IL 2.4 mi away
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About This Access Site
Located on Grass Lake Road between Antioch and Fox Lake, the Nippersink Lake boat ramp offers excellent access to the Fox Chain O'Lakes system. This launch point features one of the best ramps in the area, with over 40 feet of gentle slope ideal for launching kayaks, canoes, and motorboats into a deep, no-wake channel. The convenient location makes it easy to grab supplies from nearby towns before heading out.

From this access point, paddlers can explore Nippersink Lake and connect to the broader Fox Chain O'Lakes system, which includes seven additional major lakes (Bluff, Fox, Pistakee, Channel, Petite, Spring, and Catherine) via the Fox River. The chain is known for diverse fishing opportunities and recreational boating. For boaters in the area, Ben Watts Marina in Fox Lake on Route 12 provides an alternative access point if needed.