Starved Rock Marina Boat Ramp
Starved Rock Marina Boat Ramp
Starved Rock Marina Boat Ramp provides launch access to the Illinois River at mile marker 233. 5, located directly across from Starved Rock State Park between Ottawa and Utica.
The full-service marina offers multiple amenities including fuel (gas and diesel), a waste pump-out station, launch ramps, and a 25-ton travel lift, along with on-site dining at Captain's Cove and supplies at Sally's Ship Store.
The Illinois River location provides access to both Lake Michigan and the Mississippi River for extended cruising opportunities.
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