Flat Water Paddling in Chicago, IL
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One of the most popular destinations in the state, Starved Rock State Park is also a great base of operations to paddle the Illinois and Vermillion rivers.
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The Chicago River offers one of the most unique urban paddling experiences in the country.
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The Des Plaines River travels 95 miles through four counties in northeastern Illinois with dozens of different route options for Chicago-area paddlers.
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This shallow, clean river in the state park makes for a great paddling trip.
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Salt Creek, one of the designated official water trails in northeast Illinois, offers several distinct sections for paddling. The final nine miles are almost completely surrounded by forest preserve.
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This small, meandering river can get low in the summer time, but when the water level is high it’s a great way to see DuPage County.
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This forest preserve in DuPage County offers a scenic lake with a large boat ramp and rentals, making it an easy place to canoe or kayak
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The Fox River features several paddling options and a scenic ride through a beautiful part of the state.
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This group of connected lakes, channels and islands is one of the top paddling destinations on the north shore of Chicago.
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One of the biggest lakes in the work is Chicago’s front yard—take advantage of its boating opportunities.
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