Des Plaines

Hello, Dam 2 is not worth the effort for simple playboating. The CCFP did an excellent job in the construction of a $50,000 canoe launch just below the dam. The access to the river is unsurpassed to the area with a 100 foot sandy launch (50 feet from the parking lot), 8 X10 wooden river map, (with brochures etc), and is very well maintained by the CCFP and local paddlers. This is also the take put point for the Des Plaines River Canoe Marathon. Thanks Ralph for bringing the river to attention of area decision makers, thus clearing the way for paddlers young and old. Hope this helps. M.Pond