You'll find Pioneer Landing in Spring Grove. It's a public boat ramp. There's no launch fee according to the map data. It's about 27 miles from Elgin, IL, as the crow flies. If it's full, Keystone Landing in Wonder Lake is 2.8 miles away.
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Spring Grove, IL |
| Hours | Jan 20–Nov 1 sunrise–sunset please check with the launch before you go |
| Launch fee | free |
Details: 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.
Launch checklistLaunched here recently? Even a short note on parking or the dock helps the next boater.
Pioneer Landing is in Spring Grove, Illinois. The directions button above routes you to the pin for Pioneer Landing.
According to the map data there is no fee at Pioneer Landing.
Usually yes, as long as you keep the lane at Pioneer Landing clear for trailers. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is Kenosha County Veterans Memorial Park Kayak Launch in Twin Lakes, about 8.9 miles away.
Keystone Landing in Wonder Lake (2.8 miles), Bald Knob Marina Boat Launch in Fox Lake (5.4 miles) and Freedom Lake Boat Ramp in Twin Lakes (8.9 miles).
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