Chicago River Canoe & Kayak
The Great Outdoors, Right Next Door

You can rent a boat and make your own trip at any of our launches.

All rental trips are round trips.

You may reserve by e-mail a day in advance, or by phone (at left).

Reservations are not required, but may be helpful for groups or for people coming at peak hours.
Reservations should include the launch, boats desired, time and day you're coming, roughly how long you'll be on the water, and a phone number.

The Lagoons (Map):
Tower Rd. in Winnetka

May to September Hours
Saturday, Sunday & Labor Day	9:00-6:00
Monday - Friday	10:00-6:00
October Hours
Saturday, Sunday	9:00-6:00
Friday	10:00-5:00

Prices
canoes or single kayaks	$15/hr.
tandem kayaks	$20/hr
Special Prices

day rate is equal to 4 hours (after 4 hours we stop charging)
River Rambler Club - four trips and the fifth is free (2 hours)

* - The area traditionally known as the Skokie Lagoons is part of the old Skokie Marsh, which included much of the upper north branch. The wetlands were dug out into interconnected ponds during the 1930's. We're going to refer to the area simply as The Lagoons to avoid confusion with our launch in the village of Skokie (which also includes parts of the former marsh.

Chicago River Canoe & Kayak The Great Outdoors, Right Next Door

Chicago River Canoe & Kayak
The Great Outdoors, Right Next Door