Lower Dam Canoe Access is a kayak and canoe launch on Sangamon River in Decatur, IL. It's inside Lincoln Park. Lower Dam Canoe Access charges no fee, according to the map data. The drive from Springfield covers roughly 36 miles as the crow flies. The next kayak launch is Wycles Road Canoe Access in Decatur, about 3.6 miles away.
| Type | Kayak and canoe launch |
|---|---|
| Address | Decatur, IL |
| Water | Sangamon River |
| Park | Lincoln Park |
| Surface | natural ground |
| Launch fee | free |
Step by step: How to launch a kayak or canoe.
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Shore, dock and ramp launches step by step, plus the cart that ends the long carry from the car.
Kayak launch guide
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Staging, courtesy docks and the Clean, Drain, Dry laws that can bring a fine.
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Lower Dam Canoe Access is in Decatur, Illinois. We only have the map location of Lower Dam Canoe Access from OpenStreetMap, and the directions link goes straight to it.
It gives you access to Sangamon River.
According to the map data there is no fee at Lower Dam Canoe Access.
Nelson Park Boat Ramp in Decatur (1.9 miles), Wycles Road Canoe Access in Decatur (3.6 miles) and Sportsmans Park Boat Ramp in Mount Zion (3.7 miles).
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