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Boating

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To offer boaters convenient access to the waters of Lost Lake, the RCD provides and maintains several boat docking, storage and launching opportunities.

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Note: All boats must be registered with Lost Lake RCD, and all powered boats must be registered with the State of Illinois.

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To complete necessary registration forms, click HERE.

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East Side of Lost Lake

• Adjacent to the North Beach on the end of Beech Lane, this location has a boat launch, boat racks, and a dock.   

• The East Boat Launch Area is located on Oak Lane and features a boat ramp, boat racks, a boat dock, and a kayak launch.

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West Side of Lost Lake

• Located at the cul-de-sac end of Park Drive, this area provides a boat launch, boat racks, a dock, and a kayak launch.

• Located on the north side of the dam are additional boat racks.



Rental Docks

The RCD also owns and rents 16 seasonal boat dock spaces for those boat owners who want want on-water boat docking/storage. To learn more, click here.

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Boating and Boat Rules
• All boats that must be registered with the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR), must have a current IDNR decal, and must have a current RCD Lost Lake boat decal. Boats stored on RCD racks must have a separate rack decal.

• Boats with gas-powered engines may not use the engines while on the lake. 

• Any boat that does not have up-to-date IDNR stickers and current RCD boat and rack decals and is stored on RCD property will be removed and locked up. The owner must prove current sticker and pay a storage and handling fee to have their boat returned to them.


Please keep in mind the following when using these facilities and any other RCD facilities, including the lake:

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• NO ALCOHOLIC beverages are allowed on the lake.

• Disorderly conduct and unreasonable noises are not permitted on any of the RCD properties. This includes activities that are disruptive to surrounding properties.

 

To complete necessary Registration forms, click HERE.
 

To view the Kayak Launch demo, click HERE. 

Boat Registration & Optional Boat Rack Rental

ALL BOATS USING LOST LAKE MUST BE REGISTERED WITH LOST LAKE RCD. Please complete a separate form for each boat.

OPTION 1:  Register each boat with the RCD. You will receive an RCD Boat ID decal at no charge that allows your boat to be used in Lost Lake.

OPTION 2:  Purchase a 1-Year Rack Decal for $25 per boat. This allows you to store your boat on any RCD boat rack for 2026.

OPTION 3:  Purchase a 3-Year Rack Decal for $60. This allows you to store your boat on any RCD boat rack from 2026-2028.

Boat Racks are located at the east & west side boat ramps, at north beach on the east side, and at the dam on the west side.

Boat Owners are responsible for securing boats to the racks. Lost Lake RCD is not responsible for stolen or damaged property.

Registration Options (choose 1 or more)
How would you like your registration sticker(s) sent to you?
I will pick up at the RCD Office once I receive notification that they are ready.
Please mail the stickers to me. (please allow 2 weeks for processing & delivery)

I understand that ANY boat that is stored on RCD managed/owned property that is not on a boat rack or that does not contain a current RCD boat decal, a current RCD boat rack decal, and a current decal from the State of Illinois (if applicable), will be removed. To regain possession of my boat(s), I will be required to show proof of ownership, a current IL state boat decal, current RCD boat and rack decals and any storage/handling fee charged by the RCD. I will be notified in writing that my boat(s) has been removed. If I do not respond to the first letter, a second certified letter will be sent giving me, boat owner, 30 days to comply. If I do not comply within the thirty days, the RCD will auction off my boat(s) in accordance with Illinois Conservation Law (625 ILCS 45/3C-8).

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Your application will be submitted to the RCD's Office Manager.

Confirmation will be sent to you within 3 business days.

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Lost Lake River Conservancy District

404 Lake Court

Dixon, IL 61021

Telephone: 815.652.2006

Email: info@lostlakercd.org

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