Access Site
IL
Put In
City: IL
County: LaSalle
Type: Whitewater Put In
Location: 41.60510000, -88.67810000
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Location
Interactive access map
Loads when you reach this section.
Nearby Gauge Conditions
Fox River Bypass at Yorkville, IL
12.4 mi away
Fox River at Yorkville, IL
12.4 mi away
Fox River Tailwater at Yorkville, IL
12.4 mi away
Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Run
I-II
Put-in
Somonauk Creek - Lake Holiday dam to Fox River (10.7 miles)
10 ft/mi
Current Conditions
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• 80.00-400.00 cfs
Mill Creek near Batavia, IL
Whitewater Runs on Somonauk Creek
1 runDifficulty 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
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Take-out at this location
Downstream from here Upstream from here
Downstream from here Upstream from here
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater
About This Access Site
Put In is a whitewater access point located on Somonauk Creek in LaSalle County, Illinois. As a designated put-in site for whitewater paddling, this location serves as a starting point for kayakers and canoeists looking to paddle downstream on the creek. The coordinates place this access at 41.60510000, -88.67810000 in the region. Somonauk Creek offers whitewater paddling opportunities for those seeking moving water experiences in central Illinois.
This put-in provides access to whitewater sections suitable for paddlers comfortable with current and creek conditions. Users should be familiar with water levels and seasonal flow conditions before launching, as creek water levels can vary significantly throughout the year. The site appears to be a basic access point focused on serving paddlers rather than motorized watercraft.
This put-in provides access to whitewater sections suitable for paddlers comfortable with current and creek conditions. Users should be familiar with water levels and seasonal flow conditions before launching, as creek water levels can vary significantly throughout the year. The site appears to be a basic access point focused on serving paddlers rather than motorized watercraft.