Erie Boat Launch, a public boat ramp on Rock River, is located in Erie. Davenport is the nearest big city, about 28 miles away. The next public ramp is Prophetstown State Park in Prophetstown, about 7.4 miles away.
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Erie, IL |
| Water | Rock River |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Erie Boat Launch is one of 11 public launches on Rock River. Boat ramps on Rock River
Read more: How to launch a boat from a trailer, plus ramp etiquette.
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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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Erie Boat Launch is in Erie, Illinois. We have no street address for Erie Boat Launch, only its exact position on the map.
Rock River, in Erie.
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Kayaks are usually fine at Erie Boat Launch as long as trailers can still get through.
Prophetstown State Park in Prophetstown (7.4 miles), Cherry Street in Port Byron (14 miles) and Swan Slough Boat Access in Camanche (14 miles).
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