While locations for canoeing, kayaking, and fishing in Urbana-Champaign are limited, there are a number of nearby locations that may be of interest to you.

Boating, fishing, etc.

• Crystal Lake Park 

206 W. Park St., Urbana, IL 61801

Paddle boat, canoe, row boat, fishing

• Kickapoo Landing, Kickapoo State Park

Oakwood, IL

(217) 446-8399

Running, hiking, canoeing, fishing for trout, camping, hunting, scuba diving

• Heron County Park

22296-A Henning Road, Danville, IL 61834

(217) 442-1691

• Lake of the Woods 

Main entrance: 109 S. Lake of the Woods Rd., Mahomet, IL

hq@ccfpd.org

Paddle boat, kayak, row boat

• Homer Lake 

2573 S Homer Lake Rd, Homer, IL 61849

(217) 896-2733

Fishing, boating

• Mill Creek Park and Lake 

20482 N. Park Entrance Rd. Marshall, IL 62441  

(217) 889-3901

Fishing tournaments, boat rentals

Supplies

• Champaign Surplus 

303 S. Neil Street, Champaign, IL 61820 

1 (877) 480-HIKE  (4453)

• WildCountry (Currently closed, but stay tuned for an opening next fall) 

Market Place Mall 2000 N. Neil Street Champaign, IL 61820  

(217) 356-4400