City: Thebes, IL
County: Alexander County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 37.21966900, -89.46302500
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Nearby Gauge Conditions
Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Runs on Mississippi River
1 run
There are no whitewater runs within 50 miles of this access site.
These whitewater runs are on the same river but located more than 50 miles from this access site.
Difficulty Classes
I Easy
II Novice
III Intermediate
IV Advanced
V Expert/Extreme
VI Unrunnable
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater
About This Access Site
Located in Thebes, Illinois on the mighty Mississippi River, this double-wide boat ramp provides convenient access to one of North America's major waterways. The ramp sits on the chute to Island 63 and is accessible at water levels down to approximately -2 feet on the Helena Gauge. A gravel parking lot serves the facility, and a nearby campground makes it suitable for multi-day paddling trips.
The Mississippi at this location is a substantial river—the 10th stream order waterway drains nearly one million square miles and carries an average flow of over 685,000 cubic feet per second. Paddlers and boaters should be prepared for strong currents (average velocity of 11.24 feet/second) and the challenges that come with such a large, powerful river system. The ramp's positioning offers good access across a range of water levels, making it a reliable launch point whether you're planning a day trip to a nearby sandbar or exploring the sloughs and backwaters typical of this section of the Mississippi.
The hamlet of Thebes is easily accessible from the ramp, allowing paddlers to resupply before heading out onto the water. This location serves recreational boaters, canoeists, and kayakers seeking to experience the character of the lower Mississippi River.
The Mississippi at this location is a substantial river—the 10th stream order waterway drains nearly one million square miles and carries an average flow of over 685,000 cubic feet per second. Paddlers and boaters should be prepared for strong currents (average velocity of 11.24 feet/second) and the challenges that come with such a large, powerful river system. The ramp's positioning offers good access across a range of water levels, making it a reliable launch point whether you're planning a day trip to a nearby sandbar or exploring the sloughs and backwaters typical of this section of the Mississippi.
The hamlet of Thebes is easily accessible from the ramp, allowing paddlers to resupply before heading out onto the water. This location serves recreational boaters, canoeists, and kayakers seeking to experience the character of the lower Mississippi River.