Illinois / Rock River /

Macktown Forest Preserve Boat Ramp

Macktown Forest Preserve Boat Ramp is a public boat ramp on the Rock River near Rockton, Illinois.

Aerial view of the gravel landing on the Rock River at the end of the woodland access track, August 2019
Aerial view of the gravel landing on the Rock River at the end of the woodland access track, August 2019 Photo: USDA Farm Service Agency, NAIP · Public domain · via USGS The National Map
Zebra mussels

Zebra mussels (latest report 2012) reported in Rock River 1.1 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 Rock River 2.2 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
Ramp surface
Paved
Car parking
5 spaces
Coordinates
42.45033, -89.08548

Directions (Google) Apple Maps

Conditions

Water level

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

USGS gauge ROCK RIVER AT ROCKTON, IL, 0.7 mi from this launch on Rock River: water level, flow, a reading every 15 minutes. Readings and history at USGS.

On Rock River

River in Illinois. All launches on Rock River.

Community

Where people who use Rock River talk about it.

Nearby launches

Sources

Why it is listed as public: www.winnebagoforest.org: Atwood Homestead Forest Preserve, Hononegah Forest Preserve, Macktown Forest Preserve and Rockton Village all have boat ramps.. Something wrong, or is this launch private? Send a correction; it goes to a person.