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
Wed
5AM - 9AM
18 February 2026
S 9 knots increasing to SW 11 knots. Gusts up to 22 knots.
Increasing from 12 to 14°C
Mostly fine
Wed
9AM - 1PM
18 February 2026
- SW 11 knots increasing to 14 knots. Gusts up to 25 knots.
- Increasing from 14 to 17°C
UV Index: 2 - Low- Partly cloudy
Wed
1PM - 5PM
18 February 2026
- SW 15 knots decreasing to 10 knots. Gusts up to 25 knots.
- 14 to 18°C
- UV Index: 0 - Low
- Mostly fine