Fox River (IL) put-ins

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Put-in Name & Link	Description	Weather Map Flow/Depth
Riverside Park Burlington, WI Click title for more info Added by: rich	Starting point of a new race called the "Fox and The Hounds Kayak Race" where slower kayaks are allowed to start first and lead the race. The faster "Hounds" are released later and have to catch up. This race passes the put-in several times and should be great for spectators. For more details see the following link . Here are some photos of the C1 race that takes place just before the "Fox and the Hounds Race."	Weather Map *Flow/Depth
County Hwy JB Bridge Burlington, WI	Just south of Burlington, WI at Hwy JB bridge (Note that Hwy JB is also called 31st and Karcher Rd).	Weather Map *Flow/Depth
New Munster New Munster, WI Click title for more info Added by: rich	From RussJ at wi-paddlers.net: "A pleasant paddle through an area lined with small homes along the river. Can be paddled either direction under normal conditions. Heavy flooding and currents are common in the spring and after heavy rains, causing potentially dangerous conditions. Parking available off HWY W, just north of HWY 50 (100 yards north of the tavern) There are concrete steps leading down the riverbank to the water. Take out at Silver Lake Park boat launch, on river right just downriver of the bridge. (5.5 miles) There is a Dairy Queen and a tavern with food just east of the bridge in Silver Lake which could be used as a nice break for those continuing up or down the river."	Weather Map *Flow/Depth
Fox River County Park Silver Lake, WI	Located on the west side of river in Fox River County Park, just after the County Hwy F (Silver Lake Rd) bridge. Plenty of parking available.	Weather Map *Flow/Depth
Route 173-Oak Point Day Use Area Antioch, IL Added by: Bob T.	boat, canoe and kayak put-in on a short canal (100 yards) leading to the Fox River, in the northern part of Chain-O-Lakes State park. This quiet put-in is about 2.5 miles upstream of Grass Lake. Two pontoon docks at the put-in ramp. Plenty of parking and seasonal restrooms near the put-in.	Weather Map *Flow/Depth
Chain'O Lakes State Park Spring Grove, IL Click title for more info	Access is on the Fox River from which you can access the Chain'O Lakes system; Grass Lake, Fox Lake, Nippersink Lake, Pistakee Lake, and others. You can even go upstream on the Nippersink Creek if you want a good workout. 8916 Wilmot Road Spring Grove, IL 60081 847.587.5512	Weather Map *Flow/Depth
Webers Park McHenry, IL Click title for more info Added by: rich	From the city of McHenry: "Finally passing under the bridge at Pearl Street the walk ends (or begins) at Weber's Park where a new restroom facility will be built in the park, a new pathway and new public piers will also be installed. Large stacked stones will be placed along the riverbank providing a clean look and increased accessibility to the River. Plans for Weber's Park also have one of the more exciting interactive features along the Riverwalk. The Park will be highlighted with a zero depth water feature that uses lights and squirts water from the ground. A new park entryway will have a short brick wall that will distinguish the park and prevent children from running into the street."	Weather Map *Flow/Depth
Fox River Preserve and Marina Port Barrington, IL Click title for more info Added by: user	http://www.lcfpd.org/preserves/index.cfm?fuseaction=home.view&object_id=21283&type=P	Weather Map *Flow/Depth
Picnic Grove Park Fox River Grove, IL Added by: Mark S.	Nice launch, parking, port-a-poty, narrow sand beach, boat ramps "sand/gravel at water", and piers. Crowded on weekends and evenings with power boats/PWC's who park along beach (not using launch). The wakes can be big from some of the larger boats. Nice nature areas upsteam - Fox River Forest Pres. This is part of Fox Waterway Agency - so you should have a sticker or permit.Visit their website http://www.foxwaterway.state.il.us/ or call most any marina on the Fox.	Weather Map *Flow/Depth
Riverfront Park Algonquin, IL Click title for more info	If you put-in here you will want to do an upstream paddle as there is a dam just past the bridge downstream. 201 North Harrison St. Algonquin, IL 60102	Weather Map *Flow/Depth
Buffalo Park Forest Preserve Algonquin, IL Click title for more info Added by: Dave Watts	Nice park on the south side of Algonquin, south of the dam & downtown. It has a sandy/dirt put-in a few hundred feet from the upper parking area. The upper parking area has space for 6-7 vehicles w/handicap spaces. There are portable bathrooms by the upper parking lot. Directions: [ From Algonquin ] From Rt.62 (Huntley-Algonquin Rd.), Take Rt.31 (Main St.) South to Arbor Lane [south of the water treatment plant], Take Arbor Lane East to Alan Dr., Take Alan Dr. South into the parking areas.	Weather Map Flow/Depth Photos
Voyageur Landing Forest Preserve Elgin, IL Click title for more info Added by: Dave Watts	Nice park at the border of West Dundee and Elgin. Ample parking in both areas, facilities located by the 1st parking area (concrete boat launch). It has a sandy/gravel/dirt put-in right off 2nd parking area. Directions: [ From West Dundee ] From Rt.31 (8th St.) on the North side of I-90, Take Tollgate Rd. East to Airport Rd., Take Airport Rd. South - road will bend and parallel I-90 going East, just before Airport Rd. passes under I-90 watch for park entrance on the North side of road. Note that there are many dams on the Fox -be careful. The first dam downstream of this launch is the Elgin dam just 2 miles south of this put-in. It must be carefully portaged!	Weather Map Flow/Depth Photos
slade ave Elgin, IL	concrete ramp at end of slade ave	Weather Map *Flow/Depth
State Street Bridge South Elgin, IL	Parking is available in the strip mall just west and adjacent to the river -if during business hours you may want to park in the park parking lot on the south end of the strip mall. Canoe Shack rentals launch from directly across the river just off the trail (public access point) -whereas this put-in is likely owned by the strip mall. Be sure to take out before dam in St. Charles. Various nature preserves and parks along the way. Power boats are usually on the section of the river a little further downstream so be on the lookout.	Weather Map *Flow/Depth
blackhawk elgin, IL	-	Weather Map *Flow/Depth

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