Located at 15601 W Russell Road in Wadsworth, this canoe launch provides free public access to the Des Plaines River with parking for approximately 10 vehicles and no facilities (restrooms or drinking water).

The launch is the northernmost point of public river access in Illinois and serves as the starting point for the 31.

4-mile Des Plaines River Trail, offering paddlers the option to explore south through 12 forest preserves or north into Wisconsin when water levels permit.