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Miller Riverfront Boat Launch

Miller Riverfront Boat Launch is a public boat ramp on the Fox River near McHenry, Illinois.

Aerial view of the ramp between two piers and the access road from the parking lot, September 2019
Aerial view of the ramp between two piers and the access road from the parking lot, September 2019 Photo: USDA Farm Service Agency, NAIP · Public domain · via USGS The National Map
Zebra mussels

Zebra mussels (latest report 2012) reported in Fox River 2.1 km from this launch (USGS Nonindigenous Aquatic Species database). Clean, drain and dry your boat, trailer and gear before you leave, and do not move water, plants or live bait to another water.

USGS Nonindigenous Aquatic Species database · checked October 20, 2026

Past algal blooms

Harmful algal blooms reported on Fox River 1.9 km from this launch (state reports compiled by U.S. EPA): 2026.

state reports compiled by U.S. EPA · checked October 20, 2026

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
42.32707, -88.25378

Directions (Google) Apple Maps

Conditions

Water level

Latest reading loads here; without it, see the USGS page below.

USGS gauge FOX RIVER NEAR MCHENRY, IL, 1.2 mi from this launch on Fox River: water level, water temperature, a reading every 15 minutes. Readings and history at USGS.

On Fox River

River in Illinois. All launches on Fox River.

Community

Where people who use Fox River talk about it.

Nearby launches

Sources

Why it is listed as public: www.cityofmchenry.org: Daily launches are available for purchase on site.. Something wrong, or is this launch private? Send a correction; it goes to a person.