Great Lakes Quarry Boat Ramp
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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Lake Michigan
Fox River
Illinois River
Kankakee River
Iroquois River
Kishwaukee River
Des Plaines River
Saganashkee Slough
Whalon Lake
Tampier Lake
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