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Oak Spring Canoe Launch

Illinois

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Oak Spring Canoe Launch is a boat launch in Wilmot Woods Forest Preserve in Lake County, Illinois, managed by the Lake County Forest Preserves. It sits about 1.5 miles from Libertyville, making it an easy stop for paddlers in the northern part of the county. Summer is the most comfortable time to get on the water. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Waukegan show July highs around 82°F with lows near 63°F, while winter highs stay in the 30s. The launch pairs well with other outdoor spots in the area. The Des Plaines River Trail and Old School Yellow Trail, both cross-country ski routes, are each about 1.4 miles away. Fort Sheridan Forest Preserve and Openlands Open Space are both within about 8.5 miles for hiking.

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Managed by

Lake County Forest Preserves

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Location

Libertyville

Illinois

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Facts about this place

When to go

Best time to go: May–Oct. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 61–82°F and lows of 43–63°F.

Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Waukegan, IL weather station, 5 mi away. High / low in °F.

  1. Jan30° high16° low
  2. Feb34° high18° low
  3. Mar44° high27° low
  4. Apr55° high35° low
  5. May67° high47° low
  6. Jun76° high57° low
  7. Jul82° high63° low
  8. Aug80° high62° low
  9. Sep74° high54° low
  10. Oct61° high43° low
  11. Nov48° high31° low
  12. Dec36° high22° low

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020

Where it is

  • Wilmot Woods Forest Preserve · Public land
Nearest town
Libertyville, Illinois · 1.5 mi

Source: NIFC Jurisdictional Units; USGS GNIS populated places

Nearby

Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)

Best time to visit Oak Spring Canoe Launch

Best months: April–October. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

  1. Jan

    30° / 16°

  2. Feb

    34° / 18°

  3. Mar

    44° / 27°

  4. Apr

    55° / 35°

  5. May

    67° / 47°

  6. Jun

    76° / 57°

  7. Jul

    82° / 63°

  8. Aug

    80° / 62°

  9. Sep

    74° / 54°

  10. Oct

    61° / 43°

  11. Nov

    48° / 31°

  12. Dec

    36° / 22°

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Waukegan, IL, 5 mi away at 700 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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