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Rock River

The Rock River flows into the mississippi. It is a deeper and wider river, without as much current.
It flows about 1 MPH, occasionally 2 in tighter stretches, witha  gradient of just 1 foot per mile.
​Headwinds can hinder paddling progress.

Standard Trips:
Rockford to Oregon: 22 miles
Oregon to Dixon: 30 miles

Trip Reports

Kishwaukee to Rock (oregon)
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USGS Water-data graph for site 05440700
USGS Water-data graph for site 05442300

Dams and Portaging

Rockton Dam – Rockton, IL
Fordham Dam – Rockford, IL
Oregon Dam – Oregon, IL
Portage is on river right. Marked path for take out and put in. About a 400 foot walk.
DIxon Dam – Dixon, IL
Sinnissippi Dam – Sterling/Rock Falls, IL
Milan Steel Dam – Milan, IL
Sears Dam – Rock Island, IL
All maps and information are for research purposes only, and are not guaranteed to be 100% accurate. Do your own research before embarking.