Burnham Park Boat Ramp, a public boat ramp on 31st Street Harbor, is located in Chicago. The map data shows 3 launch lanes, which helps on busy weekends. The next public ramp is Northerly Island Boat Ramp in Chicago, about 1.8 miles away.
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Chicago, IL |
| Water | 31st Street Harbor |
| Park | Burnham Park |
| Ramps | 3 launch lanes in the map data |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Our checklist: How to launch a boat from a trailer.
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Illustration Loading the boat
How to winch your boat on in a minute, and the small upgrades that make the drive home safer.
Loading guide Illustration The classic ramp mistake
A spare snap-handle plug in the glove box, and the full launch checklist that keeps the line moving.
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Burnham Park Boat Ramp is in Chicago, Illinois. Open the map link to see where Burnham Park Boat Ramp sits on the shore.
It gives you access to 31st Street Harbor.
No fee information yet for Burnham Park Boat Ramp, so if you know it, tell us and we'll add it.
Usually yes, as long as you keep the lane at Burnham Park Boat Ramp clear for trailers. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is Burnham Park Kayak Launch in Chicago, about 1 mile away.
Burnham Park Kayak Launch in Chicago (1 mile), Northerly Island Boat Ramp in Chicago (1.8 miles) and Park No. 571 Fishing Area in Chicago (3.1 miles).
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