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
Fri
5AM - 9AM
27 February 2026
SW 4 knots increasing to 7 knots. Gusts up to 19 knots.
Increasing from −1 to 5°C
UV Index: 0 - Low
Sunny
Fri
9AM - 1PM
27 February 2026
- SW 8 knots increasing to 12 knots. Gusts up to 18 knots.
- Increasing from 6 to 17°C
- UV Index: 2 - Low
- Sunny
Fri
1PM - 5PM
27 February 2026
- SW 10–14 knots. Gusts up to 23 knots.
- 15 to 19°C
- UV Index: 2 - Low
- Sunny