Water recreation abounds at Tampier Lake, where visitors can enjoy ample shoreline for fishing, a boat launch and a boating center offering boat and fishing gear rentals.
On this page:
- Locations & Things to Do
- Boat Rental at Tampier Lake Boating Center
- Boat Launch
- Fishing at Tampier Lake
Locations & Things to Do
Tampier Lake includes multiple locations:
- Tampier Lake Boating Center
- Tampier Lake-North
- Tampier Lake-West
- Tampier Greenway Family Picnic Area
Tampier Lake Boating Center
Entrance
Phone
708-830-5194Things to Do & Amenities
- Indoor bathroom open April 1 to October 31 depending on weather conditions.
- Portable bathroom open November 1 to April 30 depending on weather conditions.
Hours
Year-round: Sunrise to SunsetBoat Rental: 9 am to SunsetBoat rentals are available from April to October, weather permitting. Service begins in mid-April on a first-come, first-served basis, operating from Fridays through Mondays, and expands daily in May. After Labor Day, service is available on Fridays through Sundays. Please call 708-830-5194 to confirm availability before visiting.Closures & Alerts
Tampier Lake-North
Entrance
Things to Do & Amenities
- Parking
- No Fishing
- Birding Hotspot
Hours
Year-round: Sunrise to SunsetClosures & Alerts
Tampier Lake-West
Entrance
Things to Do & Amenities
- Parking
- Accessible Portable Bathroom
- Fishing
- Ice Fishing
Picnic Groves
- Accessible Grove #1
(with shelter)- Accessible May 1 to October 31.
- Distance to parking: 460 ft
- Distance to accessible portable bathroom: 440 ft
- Capacity: 200 people
Hours
Year-round: Sunrise to SunsetClosures & Alerts
Tampier Greenway Family Picnic Area
Entrance
Things to Do & Amenities
- Portable bathroom open May 1 to October 31 depending on weather conditions.
Picnic Groves
- Grove #1
(with shelter)- Capacity: 100 people
Hours
Year-round: Sunrise to SunsetClosures & Alerts
Boat Rental at Tampier Lake Boating Center
Boat rentals are available from April to October, weather permitting. Service begins in mid-April on a first-come, first-served basis, operating from Fridays through Mondays, and expands daily in May. After Labor Day, service is available on Fridays through Sundays. Please call 708-830-5194 to confirm availability before visiting.
| Watercraft | Rate |
|---|---|
| Row Boat (Includes Oars) | $30/hr |
| Single Kayak | $25/hr |
| Tandem Kayak | $35/hr |
| Canoe | $30/hr |
| Fishing Boat with Battery & Trolling Motor (2 hr minimum) | $30/hr |
Discounts: Monday Discount: Reduced per-hour rates (except holidays). Paddle Card: Fifth visit FREE after four paid visits (restrictions apply).
Refreshments & fishing supplies: Food, beverages and fishing supplies (licenses, bait and equipment) may be available for purchase. Call ahead to confirm availability and pricing.
Regulations: Must be 18 or older with a government-issued ID to fill out a rental waiver. No more than three adults per row boat or fishing boat. Minimum age and weight: 3 years, 35 lbs. Dogs are welcome at the owner’s risk and the operator’s discretion. A properly fitted life vest must be worn by every paddler for the duration of the rental period. No alcohol or glass bottles.
Boat Launch
Tampier Lake Boating Center features a trailered boat launch for canoes, kayaks, rowboats and boats with electric trolling motors.
Fishing
Tampier Lake has 131 acres of fishable water, with a maximum depth of 9.4 feet. Watercraft are not permitted north of 131st St. and fishing is prohibited north of the power lines. Features a trailered boat launch for canoes, kayaks, rowboats and boats with electric trolling motors. Boat rentals, bait and other fishing supplies are available at the Boating Center. Designated ice fishing lake.