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Columbia woods Boat Ramp

Columbia Woods offers a carry-in canoe landing providing access to the Des Plaines River for paddlers with canoes and kayaks.

Located at Willow Springs Rd & Corcoran Rd in Willow Springs, this Forest Preserves facility is open daily from sunrise to sunset and is part of the Des Plaines River Water Trail system.


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