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Northwestern Woods Canoe Landing Boat Ramp

Northwestern Woods Canoe Landing offers a carry-in canoe access point to the Des Plaines River, making it ideal for paddlers launching kayaks or canoes. The landing is located within the Forest Preserves of Cook County and is open daily from sunrise to sunset.

This is a carry-in facility rather than a traditional boat ramp, so visitors should be prepared to manually transport their watercraft to the water's edge.


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