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(s) open by Memorial Day in spring through Labor Day in fall, weather permitting. For planned gatherings, it is recommended to call and confirm availability with staff by calling 800-870-3666, option 1.
- Portable bathroom(s) open throughout winter, subject to 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(s) open by Memorial Day in spring through Labor Day in fall, weather permitting. For planned gatherings, it is recommended to call and confirm availability with staff by calling 800-870-3666, option 1.
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.