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Rock River Boat Launch near Rockton

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

Aerial view of the paved lot and the ramp running down to the river between trees, August 2019
Aerial view of the paved lot and the ramp running down to the river between trees, 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 890 m 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 2.7 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
22 spaces
Managed by
Village of Rockton
Coordinates
42.45025, -89.06071

Directions (Google) Apple Maps

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

Conditions

Water level

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

USGS gauge ROCK RIVER AT ROCKTON, IL, 0.6 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: 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.