42.0369920, -87.8818610

Northwestern Woods Canoe Landing Boat Ramp

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Northwestern Woods Canoe Landing Boat Ramp is a public launch in Cook County, Illinois .

The nearest community is Des Plaines, about 0.3 miles away. The site lies within the Weller Creek-Des Plaines River watershed, as defined by the EPA.

Sourced from U.S. Geological Survey . See the freshness details in the sidebar.

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Frequently asked questions

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We don't yet have a confirmed parking count for this location from the managing agency.

This ramp's access type isn't specifically flagged for hand-launched craft, but a trailer ramp can generally be used to launch a kayak or canoe by hand as well.

This listing is sourced from U.S. Geological Survey records.

This listing was last checked against the source on July 11, 2026. The page content itself was last updated on October 15, 2026.

Quick facts

County
Cook County, Illinois
Nearby places
Des Plaines (0.3 mi)
Park Ridge (2.8 mi)
Rosemont (2.9 mi)
Coordinates
42.0369920, -87.8818610 Gaia
Access type
Public

Current weather

66°F Clear

Wind SW 3 mph

Full NWS forecast · via National Weather Service
Last updated Oct 19, 2026 at 10:36 PM

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Data freshness

How current this listing is, and how it's been maintained.

Last checked against source
July 11, 2026
Page content updated
October 15, 2026
Listed on Boat Ramp US since
October 15, 2026