Boat Launch

at Cuivre River State Park

Use the concrete launch area to get boat access to Lake Lincoln. Motor use on the lake is restricted to electric trolling motors only; however, gas-powered motors needn’t be detached. There are no launch fees.

concrete boat ramp

Park Hours

Coordinates

39.022692, -90.920491

Park Hours

For temporary closures related to weather, stewardship activities and maintenance, as well as temporary trail closures, click here to visit our Park and Site Status Map.


On the following days (actual or observed), staff will not be available and park buildings will be closed: Thanksgiving Day; Nov. 29, 2024; Christmas Eve; Christmas Day; New Year’s Eve; New Year’s Day; Martin Luther King Jr. Day; Lincoln’s Birthday; and Presidents Day. 

Day-use Areas

6 a.m. to sunset, daily, year-round

Beach hours

Beach closed for the season

Visitor Center hours

Visitor Center/Park Office Hours

Summer Hours (On-Season)

April 15 through Memorial Day weekend
8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday-Friday
10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday
Closed Sundays

Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend
8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday-Friday
10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday
11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sunday

Sunday following Labor Day through Oct. 31
8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday-Friday
10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday
Closed Sundays

Winter Hours (Off-Season)

Nov. 1 through April 14
8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday-Friday
Closed Saturday and Sunday