Access Site
IL
Jim Arduini Boat Launch
City: Rock Falls, IL
County: Whiteside County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 41.78691100, -89.67613900
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Location
Interactive access map
Loads when you reach this section.
Nearby Gauge Conditions
Rock River at Como, IL
3.7 mi away
Elkhorn Creek near Penrose, IL
8.1 mi away
Real-time data from USGS Water Services
About This Access Site
**Location & Access:**
The Jim Arduini Boat Launch is located on East 2nd Street in Rock Falls, Illinois, providing public access to the Rock River in Whiteside County. This is a dedicated boat ramp facility with parking available for vehicle and trailer access.
**Facilities & Services:**
This launch area offers basic amenities including restroom facilities, making it convenient for day trips. As part of the Rock River National Water Trail system, it serves as a put-in or take-out point for paddlers and boaters exploring this rural stretch of the Rock River. The site accommodates kayaks, canoes, and motorized boats.
**Paddling Context:**
The Rock River in this area represents the rural character of the National Water Trail corridor, offering a productive paddling and boating destination for those exploring central Illinois waterways. Check current water conditions before paddling, as river levels and flow can vary seasonally.
The Jim Arduini Boat Launch is located on East 2nd Street in Rock Falls, Illinois, providing public access to the Rock River in Whiteside County. This is a dedicated boat ramp facility with parking available for vehicle and trailer access.
**Facilities & Services:**
This launch area offers basic amenities including restroom facilities, making it convenient for day trips. As part of the Rock River National Water Trail system, it serves as a put-in or take-out point for paddlers and boaters exploring this rural stretch of the Rock River. The site accommodates kayaks, canoes, and motorized boats.
**Paddling Context:**
The Rock River in this area represents the rural character of the National Water Trail corridor, offering a productive paddling and boating destination for those exploring central Illinois waterways. Check current water conditions before paddling, as river levels and flow can vary seasonally.