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Damascus Boat Launch

Damascus Boat Launch is a public boat ramp on the Pecatonica River near Damascus, Illinois.

Aerial view of the gravel parking areas and the track down to the river bank, August 2019
Aerial view of the gravel parking areas and the track down to the river bank, August 2019 Photo: USDA Farm Service Agency, NAIP · Public domain · via USGS The National Map

Status not reported No closure has been posted for this launch, but its agency does not publish open or closed status. Check with the managing agency before you tow.

At the launch

Type
Boat ramp
Coordinates
42.37261, -89.70867

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Conditions

Water level

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USGS gauge PECATONICA RIVER AT FREEPORT, IL, 6.9 mi from this launch on Pecatonica River: water level, flow, a reading every 15 minutes. Readings and history at USGS.

On Pecatonica River

River in Illinois. All launches on Pecatonica River.

Community

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Nearby launches

Sources

Why it is listed as public: illinoispaddling.org: Launch at McNeil’s Damascus Landing. Lena Community owned. Built with BAAD Grant.. Something wrong, or is this launch private? Send a correction; it goes to a person.