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Great Lakes Quarry Boat Ramp

Great Lakes Quarry Boat Ramp provides access to the Heritage Quarries Recreation Area along the Illinois and Michigan Canal, with a boat launch located at the western end of Great Lakes Quarry and free public parking available in the shared lot at The Forge.

A boating license is required to use the ramp, and only paddle, oar, or electric trolling motorboats are permitted on the water.


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