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Kingsbury Boat Ramp

Kingsbury F&W Area offers boat ramp access to both the Kankakee River (at parking area 5G) and the 30-acre Tamarack Lake (at parking area 5A), with gas motors permitted on the river and a maximum 12-volt electric motor allowed on the lake.

The ramps provide access to a 7,400-acre state-managed property with multiple parking areas and amenities including restrooms, making it a convenient launch point for paddlers and anglers exploring the Kankakee River National Water Trail.


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