Kishwaukee River in Illinois

Trip Overview

Only had to dock the canoe once due to a large tree.

Mostly calm ride with few rapids.

Many large trees were downed, but with just a bit of maneuvering my son and I were easily able to get through it.

Approximately 3 hours at a leisurely pace.

Accommodations:

Easy launch and landing sites

Fees:

No fees or permits required

Directions:

Launch:

Appleton and Newburg Rds. in Belvidere, IL

Landing:
Baumann Park, near Walnut St. in Cherry Valley, IL

Launches:

Appleton and Newburg Rd

Baumann Park