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Illinois River Boat Launch near Bath

This is a public boat ramp on the Illinois River near Bath, Illinois, run by Village of Bath.

Aerial view of the dirt ramp down to the river and the parking area, July 2019
Aerial view of the dirt ramp down to the river and the parking area, July 2019 Photo: USDA Farm Service Agency, NAIP · Public domain · via USGS The National Map
Invasive species

Quagga mussels (latest report 2006) and zebra mussels (latest report 2010) reported in Illinois River 1.3 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

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
Ramp surface
Paved
Car parking
8 spaces
Managed by
Village of Bath
Coordinates
40.19241, -90.14531

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This launch has no official name in our sources; the name above describes where it is.

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Sources

Why it is listed as public: listed by Great Lakes Commission Boat Access Sites (compilation, public and private). Something wrong, or is this launch private? Send a correction; it goes to a person.