Public Boat Ramps on the Kankakee River, Indiana

We currently track 4 verified public boat ramps with access to Kankakee River in Indiana, across 3 different counties. Use the map and ramp listings below to compare launch locations, fees and access details.

4 Boat ramps
3 Counties
No free ramps confirmed yet
Lake County Top county (2)

Map of the Kankakee River Boat Ramps

Compare every public boat ramp on the Kankakee River in one map. See where each launch is located, compare access points, and choose the most convenient place to get on the water.

Boat launch locations on the Kankakee River

Browse every verified launch site we've published on this waterway, with fee information, nearby towns and access details.

Illinois-Indiana Stateline Road Near Schneider · Hammond · Lake County
Kankakee River Near Shelby · Gary · Lake County
Kingsbury Fish & Wildlife Area Near Hamlet · South Bend · Laporte County
Kankakee & Yellow Rivers - The Points Near La Crosse · Gary · Starke County

Counties with access to the Kankakee River

Kankakee River runs through 3 counties we track ramps in. Lake County has the most, with 2 of them.

Lake County 2 ramps
Starke County 1 ramp
Laporte County 1 ramp

Frequently asked questions

The questions people ask most often before launching on Kankakee River.

There are currently 4 public boat ramps on Kankakee River in Indiana, spanning 3 counties.

We haven't confirmed any free ramps on Kankakee River yet - check the fee badge on each listing for the latest status.

Lake County has the most, with 2 public boat ramps on Kankakee River.

Sourced from U.S. Geological Survey and Indiana Department of Natural Resources.
Data on this page was last updated October 18, 2026, based on the latest ramp data update.