Illinois / Nippersink Creek /

Keystone Landing

Keystone Landing is a public boat ramp on Nippersink Creek near Wonder Lake, Illinois.

Aerial view of the small landing at the river bend, reached by a path from the parking lot, September 2019
Aerial view of the small landing at the river bend, reached by a path 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 2022) reported in Nippersink Creek 4.7 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
Coordinates
42.41836, -88.34461

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Conditions

Water level

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

USGS gauge NIPPERSINK CREEK ABOVE WONDER LAKE, IL, 2.6 mi from this launch on Nippersink Creek: water level, flow, a reading every 15 minutes. Readings and history at USGS.

On Nippersink Creek

Stream in Illinois. All launches on Nippersink Creek.

Nearby launches

Sources

Why it is listed as public: www.mccdistrict.org: A popular spot to launch a canoe or kayak for a trip down the Nippersink. Something wrong, or is this launch private? Send a correction; it goes to a person.