Reviews: Spring Valley Boat Club

Reviewed by: Rock ‘n Gipp , Rock 'n Gipp, on Sep 3, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 31'
Draft: 2.5'

Rating: 5

Nice people at the club. Great stop on Labor Day 2024. Mostly a smaller boat marina. We are a 31 ft trawler. Parked us at the shore end of the fuel dock. They have gas only, no diesel, 30 amp power and water at the dock. Easy in and out. Dock is sturdy, padded and floating. Didn't really need help but there was a young man present to catch a line. There is a bridge by the marina but minimal noise. The bar at the marina has pizza only. But number of places in Spring Valley across the river. Jack's has a good chicken parm sandwich. One member offered to take us but we had transportation. We did not use the shower or restroom so no comment. Would stop again.

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Reviewed by: Linda McCormick on Aug 19, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 39'
Draft: 3.5'

Rating: 4

A good stop with friendly people. Deeper draft boats tie to fuel dock. There is power and water, short walk to individual washrooms and showers. Lots of place to walk dogs. Not provisions.

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Reviewed by: Rob Dare , Liberty Call , on Sep 21, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 46'
Draft: 4.5'

Rating: 4

A nice stop that we really enjoyed. They helped guide us in and tied us to the fuel dock. Everyone was very friendly. We had 4 different members stop by to make sure we were all set and ask if we needed anything. Marina includes grills, picnic tables, bar and restaurant. Very calm peaceful setting. Nice places to walk the dog.

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Reviewed by: Not Supplied , Beau, on Aug 22, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 30'
Draft: 2.0'

Rating: 4

Not fancy, but very friendly, affordable, and quiet. We tied up overnight on our way up to Chicago. Ordered a pizza from a local Italian place, and it was excellent. Marina staff was helpful.

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Reviewed by: Robert Webb , Doc's Aweigh, on Jul 26, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 54'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 4

Great stop. Bit tight for our 54ft but they docked us at the fuel dock, pulling us tight to the shore end, with lots of help. In the morning we just backed straight out into the river. Friendly folks who are super accommodating and invited us to their steak and potato fest that night. Two tickets bought food and entertainment and no charge for the dockage. Nice clubhouse and bar. Would stop again.

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Reviewed by: Jonathan Walsdorf , M/V Golfinho, on Jan 7, 2020
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 43'
Draft: 3.5'

Rating: 4

Great experience! One of the Illinois River highlights! A bit shallow getting in, and overall the marina is pretty tight for my boat. We docked overnight on the fuel dock. We were treated with the utmost kindness. The bar and restaurant was the friendliest we experienced on the entire Loop. Great experience!

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Reviewed by: Kimmarie Skinner , Wanderlust 3, on Oct 21, 2019
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 33'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 5

Comfortable place, Nice people and fun bar!! Very affordable too!

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