Access Site
IL
Route 6
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: 41.35606400, -88.82709300
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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
II
Downstream from here (32.7 mi to put-in)
Jaycee Pond Park (PnP)
0.3 mi
I-II
Upstream from here (33.0 mi from take-out)
D) Yorkville: Marge Cline Whitewater Course (PnP)
0.2 mi
10 ft/mi
I-II(IV)
Upstream from here (49.6 mi from take-out)
C) Batavia Dam (PnP)
0.2 mi
These whitewater runs are on the same river but located more than 50 miles from this access site.
I(II)
104 mi away
B) Waterford/Rochester/Burlington (PnP)
0.5 mi
I
121 mi away
A) Downtown Waukesha: Barstow St. to Wisconsin Ave. (0.5 mile)
0.4 mi
10 ft/mi
II
197 mi away
A) N Wave (Neenah)
0.1 mi
II-IV+
202 mi away
B) Appleton Dam (PnP) *Access Issues*
0.1 mi
II-III(IV)
205 mi away
C) Kaukauna/1000 Islands: Hwy.55/Main Ave. to CTH.ZZ (1.5 miles)
2.5 mi
27 ft/mi
II
220 mi away
D) De Pere Dam (PnP) *Access Issues*
0.7 mi
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater
About This Access Site
Located at Charles Park District along the Fox River in Ottawa, the Route 6 access site offers both a concrete boat ramp and sandy shoreline, making it suitable for motorized boats, kayakers, and canoeists. The facility includes seasonal restrooms, drinking water, picnic areas, and a shelter—convenient amenities for a full day of paddling or fishing. The sandy beach provides an excellent alternative launch point for paddle sports.
The Fox River at this location is a substantial waterway (Stream Order 7) with an average flow of approximately 2,347 cubic feet per second and typical paddling speeds between 2-6 mph depending on seasonal conditions and proximity to dams. The river's gentle 2.4 ft/mile average gradient makes it relatively manageable for paddlers of various skill levels, though water velocity increases south of Aurora. This access point provides convenient entry to the well-developed Fox River paddling system, which offers multiple put-in and take-out options throughout its 202-mile length—more access points than most regional rivers.
The Fox River at this location is a substantial waterway (Stream Order 7) with an average flow of approximately 2,347 cubic feet per second and typical paddling speeds between 2-6 mph depending on seasonal conditions and proximity to dams. The river's gentle 2.4 ft/mile average gradient makes it relatively manageable for paddlers of various skill levels, though water velocity increases south of Aurora. This access point provides convenient entry to the well-developed Fox River paddling system, which offers multiple put-in and take-out options throughout its 202-mile length—more access points than most regional rivers.