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
Sat
5AM - 9AM
07 February 2026
NW 4–10 knots. Gusts up to 17 knots.
−6°C
Sunny
Sat
9AM - 1PM
07 February 2026
- NW 2–11 knots veering N 2-11 knots.
- Increasing from −6 to −2°C
UV Index: 2 - Low- Sunny
Sat
1PM - 5PM
07 February 2026
- Light and variable.
- −2°C
- UV Index: 0 - Low
- Partly cloudy