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
Tue
5AM - 9AM
12 May 2026
S 7–11 knots. Gusts up to 17 knots.
Increasing from 4 to 13°C
UV Index: 0 - Low
Mostly fine
Tue
9AM - 1PM
12 May 2026
- S 9–15 knots. Gusts up to 20 knots.
- Increasing from 14 to 24°C
- UV Index: 4 - Moderate
- Partly cloudy
Tue
1PM - 5PM
12 May 2026
- SW 8–17 knots. Gusts up to 22 knots.
- 22 to 26°C
- UV Index: 1 - Low
- Cloudy