Access Site
IL
Rock River Lunch Park
City: Moline, IL
County: Rock Island County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 41.45690700, -90.47031200
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About This Access Site
**Location & Access**
Rock River Lunch Park is located in Moline, Rock Island County, on the Rock River along Illinois Route 2. The site offers a boat ramp suitable for kayaks, canoes, and trailered motorboats, with parking available for river users.
**River Conditions**
The Rock River at this location is a major river system (Stream Order 8) with an average flow of approximately 8,774 cubic feet per second and moderate current of 4.49 feet per second. With a gentle gradient of about 1 foot per mile, the river offers relatively manageable paddling conditions for intermediate to experienced paddlers. The Moline location sits in the lower section of the river's 298-mile course, providing access to a well-established water trail.
**Nearby Resources**
The Rock River National Water Trail system offers multiple access points throughout the region, including sites at Dixon and other communities. Paddlers should note that motorboats and rowboats are permitted on the river. The park is well-maintained with updated facilities, making it a reliable launch point for day trips or longer paddling adventures on this significant Illinois waterway.
Rock River Lunch Park is located in Moline, Rock Island County, on the Rock River along Illinois Route 2. The site offers a boat ramp suitable for kayaks, canoes, and trailered motorboats, with parking available for river users.
**River Conditions**
The Rock River at this location is a major river system (Stream Order 8) with an average flow of approximately 8,774 cubic feet per second and moderate current of 4.49 feet per second. With a gentle gradient of about 1 foot per mile, the river offers relatively manageable paddling conditions for intermediate to experienced paddlers. The Moline location sits in the lower section of the river's 298-mile course, providing access to a well-established water trail.
**Nearby Resources**
The Rock River National Water Trail system offers multiple access points throughout the region, including sites at Dixon and other communities. Paddlers should note that motorboats and rowboats are permitted on the river. The park is well-maintained with updated facilities, making it a reliable launch point for day trips or longer paddling adventures on this significant Illinois waterway.