About Hennepin Boat Launch
Hennepin Boat Launch is owned and maintained by the Village of Hennepin. This is the only boat launch in Hennepin for the Illinois River. There are 2 paved ramps and 16 docking spots. There is ample parking for boats and trailers, and restroom facilities are available.
Facilities
ToiletsCOORDINATES
41.25441 N, -89.34779 E
Port Information
Telephone
Berth Sizes
< 10m
Depth at MLW
2 - 3m
Manoeuvrability
Fair
Channel Marking
Fair
Overseas Visitor Berths
Yes
Dock Type
Floating
Style Stern To
Yes
Tidal Flow
Negligible
Active Winter
Yes
Weather Forecast
Thu
5AM - 9AM
21 May 2026
NE 6 knots increasing to 11 knots. Gusts up to 20 knots.
Increasing from 6 to 12°C
UV Index: 0 - Low
Cloudy
Thu
9AM - 1PM
21 May 2026
- E 10–12 knots. Gusts up to 18 knots.
- Increasing from 13 to 20°C
- UV Index: 7 - High
- Cloudy
Thu
1PM - 5PM
21 May 2026
- E 9 knots increasing to 12 knots. Gusts up to 18 knots.
- 19°C
- UV Index: 7 - High
- Cloudy