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McConnell Boat Ramp

McConnell Bobtown Landing offers excellent access to the Pecatonica River with well-developed amenities including ADA-accessible floating docks with EZ dock canoe/kayak launches, paved parking lots, picnic areas with grills, and interpretive signage.

The facility is part of the "Illinois Friendliest Paddle" water trail and serves as a popular put-in for paddlers heading downstream to McNeil's Damascus Landing, approximately 8. 5 miles away.

Standard Illinois boating registration and safety equipment requirements apply.


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