Access Site
IL
Voyageur Landing Forest Preserve (North)
Source: u_s__geological_survey Updated 1 year ago
City: Elgin, IL
County: Kane County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 42.06794300, -88.27228500
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Location
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Nearby Gauge Conditions
Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Runs on Fox River
9 runs (4 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
I-II(IV)
Downstream from here (14.9 mi to put-in)
C) Batavia Dam (PnP)
0.2 mi
I-II
Downstream from here (31.6 mi to put-in)
D) Yorkville: Marge Cline Whitewater Course (PnP)
0.2 mi
10 ft/mi
II
Downstream from here (31.6 mi to put-in)
Jaycee Pond Park (PnP)
0.3 mi
I(II)
Upstream from here (46.2 mi from take-out)
B) Waterford/Rochester/Burlington (PnP)
0.5 mi
These whitewater runs are on the same river but located more than 50 miles from this access site.
I
65 mi away
A) Downtown Waukesha: Barstow St. to Wisconsin Ave. (0.5 mile)
0.4 mi
10 ft/mi
II
147 mi away
A) N Wave (Neenah)
0.1 mi
II-IV+
151 mi away
B) Appleton Dam (PnP) *Access Issues*
0.1 mi
II-III(IV)
152 mi away
C) Kaukauna/1000 Islands: Hwy.55/Main Ave. to CTH.ZZ (1.5 miles)
2.5 mi
27 ft/mi
II
165 mi away
D) De Pere Dam (PnP) *Access Issues*
0.7 mi
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater
About This Access Site
Located on the Fox River in north Elgin, Voyageur Landing Forest Preserve offers convenient public access to a sizable river pool popular with local boaters and paddlers. The site features a boat launch, ample parking, and picnic facilities. The preserve was originally a private fishing camp and now serves as a hub for various water activities including kayaking, canoeing, and fishing. Note that summer weekends can be quite busy due to the popular boat launch.
The Fox River at this location is a large, mature waterway (7th-order stream) with an average flow of approximately 2,350 cubic feet per second and gentle gradient of 2.4 feet per mile—typical conditions for paddling in this stretch. From Voyageur Landing, paddlers can explore the river pool or connect to the Tyler Creek Trail, which links to the broader Fox River Trail network running eastward under the I-90 bridge.
This location is well-suited for recreational paddling, fishing, and family outings, with easy access and good amenities. Be prepared for moderate congestion during peak weekend periods in summer months.
The Fox River at this location is a large, mature waterway (7th-order stream) with an average flow of approximately 2,350 cubic feet per second and gentle gradient of 2.4 feet per mile—typical conditions for paddling in this stretch. From Voyageur Landing, paddlers can explore the river pool or connect to the Tyler Creek Trail, which links to the broader Fox River Trail network running eastward under the I-90 bridge.
This location is well-suited for recreational paddling, fishing, and family outings, with easy access and good amenities. Be prepared for moderate congestion during peak weekend periods in summer months.
Amenities
parking
restrooms