Galena Boat Dock

Galena Boat Dock is a public boat ramp on the Galena River near Galena, Illinois.

Aerial view of the parking lot reaching the river bank beside the road bridge, August 2019 Photo: USDA Farm Service Agency, NAIP · Public domain · via USGS The National Map

Zebra mussels

Zebra mussels (latest report 2010) reported in the water at 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

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: 42.41025, -90.43064

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Conditions

Weather forecast for this launch · National Weather Service

On Galena River

River in Illinois. All launches on Galena River.

Community

Where people who use Galena River talk about it.

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Nearby launches

Ferry Landing Boat Launch · 2.4 mi · Mississippi River
Spruce Creek County Park Launch · 7.5 mi · Spruce Harbor
Spruce Creek Park · 7.5 mi · Mississippi River
Massey Marina · 8.1 mi · Shawon Dasse Slough
Blanding Landing Recreation Area Boat Launch · 8.7 mi · Mississippi River
Mississippi River Carry-in Access · 9.7 mi · Mississippi River

Sources

Why it is listed as public: www.cityofgalena.org: Boat dock and ramp with trailer parking. Something wrong, or is this launch private? Send a correction; it goes to a person.