Wisconsin River (Lincoln County) Boat Ramps
Every public boat ramp and launch on Wisconsin River in Wisconsin, with directions and what to expect when you get there.
81 public launches · 57 with trailer ramps · 19 carry-in kayak/canoe launches
Before you launch in Wisconsin
Links go to official Wisconsin agency pages.
Counties: Lincoln County, Columbia County, Grant County, Sauk County, Oneida County, Marathon County, Vilas County, Wood County, Portage County, Richland County, Adams County, Iowa County, Juneau County, Dane County
Ramps and launches
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Ben Hanson Park Boat Ramp
Port Edwards, Wood County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
- Surface
- Concrete
- Accessibility
- Has ADA accessible features
- Nearest town
- 2 mi from Wisconsin Rapids
Managed by Parks & Recreation Department · (715) 421-8240
Directions
Fredrich's Landing
Rhinelander, Oneida County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
- Surface
- Concrete Plank
- Accessibility
- Has ADA accessible features
- Nearest town
- 8 mi from Rhinelander
Managed by Town of Newbold · 715-362-1092
Directions
Galecke Park Boat Ramp
Whiting, Portage County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
- Surface
- Concrete
- Accessibility
- Has ADA accessible features
- Nearest town
- 3 mi from Plover
Managed by Portage County Parks Department · (715) 346-1433
Directions
Gilbert Park Boat Ramp
Wausau, Marathon County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
- Surface
- Paved
- Fee
- Yes
- Accessibility
- Has ADA accessible features
Managed by Parks Dept. · (715) 261-1550
Directions
Jim Freeman Memorial Park Boat Launch
Nekoosa, Wood County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
- Surface
- Concrete
- Accessibility
- Has ADA accessible features
- Nearest town
- 7 mi from Wisconsin Rapids
Managed by City of Nekoosa · 715-886-7889
Directions
River Road Boat Ramp
Stevens Point, Portage County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
- Surface
- Concrete
- Accessibility
- Has ADA accessible features
- Nearest town
- 6 mi from Stevens Point
Managed by Property Manager
Directions
Town of Mazomanie Adler's Landing
Sauk City, Dane County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
- Surface
- Concrete Panels
- Accessibility
- Has ADA accessible features
- Nearest town
- 16 mi from Mount Horeb
Managed by Town of Mazomanie · 608-795-2920
Directions
Wayside Park Boat Launch
Friendship, Adams County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
- Surface
- Concrete Panels
- Accessibility
- Has ADA accessible features
- Nearest town
- 25 mi from Wisconsin Rapids
Managed by Parks & Recreation · 608-339-4230
Directions
Wisconsin River - Hwy G Access
Eagle River, Vilas County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
- Surface
- Paved
- Accessibility
- Has ADA accessible features
- Nearest town
- 22 mi from Rhinelander
Managed by Parks & Recreation · 715-479-5160
Directions
Wisconsin River Drive Access
Port Edwards, Wood County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
- Surface
- Concrete Panels
- Accessibility
- Has ADA accessible features
- Nearest town
- 3 mi from Wisconsin Rapids
Managed by Village of Port Edwards · 715-887-7111
Directions
Alexander Lake Access 2
Merrill, Lincoln County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
- Surface
- Paved
- Nearest town
- 6 mi from Merrill
Managed by Town of Merrill · 715-536-4383
Directions
Blue Heron Landing
Whiting, Portage County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
- Surface
- Concrete
- Nearest town
- 2 mi from Plover
Managed by Consolidated Power · 310-545-2828
Directions
Bluegill Bay County Park Boat Ramp
Wausau, Marathon County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
- Surface
- Concrete
- Accessibility
- Has ADA accessible features
Managed by Parks, Recreation & Forestry Dept. · (715) 261-1550
Directions
Boscobel West - Von Haden
Boscobel, Grant County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
- Surface
- Concrete
- Nearest town
- 21 mi from Richland Center
Managed by City of Boscobel · 608-485-0278
Directions
Bridgeport Landing (North)
Prairie du Chien, Grant County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
- Surface
- Concrete Panels
- Nearest town
- 6 mi from Prairie du Chien
Managed by Lower Wisconsin State Riverway
Directions
Bridgeport Landing South
Prairie du Chien, Grant County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
- Surface
- Concrete Plank
- Nearest town
- 6 mi from Prairie du Chien
Managed by Lower Wisconsin State Riverway
Directions
Buena Vista Boat Landing
Muscoda, Richland County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
- Surface
- Concrete
- Nearest town
- 10 mi from Richland Center
Managed by Town of Buena Vista · 608-583-2406
Directions
Bukolt Park Boat Launch
Stevens Point, Portage County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
- Surface
- Concrete
- Accessibility
- Has ADA accessible features
Managed by Parks, Recreation & Forestry Dept. · (715) 346-1531
Directions
Camp Newwood County Park Access
Merrill, Lincoln County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
- Surface
- Gravel
- Nearest town
- 9 mi from Merrill
Managed by Forestry, Land & Parks Dept. · (715) 539-1034
Directions
Camp Rest Park Boat Launch
Lake Wisconsin, Columbia County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
- Surface
- Concrete
- Nearest town
- 9 mi from Portage
Managed by Town of Dekorra · 608-635-2014
Directions
Capse Road Access
Lake Wisconsin, Columbia County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
- Surface
- Concrete Panels
- Nearest town
- 10 mi from Portage
Managed by Town of Dekorra · 608-635-2014
Directions
Castle Rock Dam Boat Launch
Mauston, Adams County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
- Surface
- Gravel
- Nearest town
- 23 mi from Reedsburg
Managed by Wisconsin River Power Company · 608-565-2217
Directions
Chucks Boat Landing
Mosinee, Marathon County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
- Surface
- Paved
- Nearest town
- 6 mi from Kronenwetter
Managed by City of Mosinee · (715) 693-2275
Directions
Dekorra Park Boat Ramp
Portage, Columbia County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
- Surface
- Concrete Plank
- Nearest town
- 5 mi from Portage
Managed by Town of Dekorra/DNR · 608-635-2014
Directions
Devil's Elbow/Wood Day Use Area
Rome, Wood County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
- Surface
- Concrete Plank
- Nearest town
- 10 mi from Wisconsin Rapids
Managed by Wisconsin River Power Co. · 608-565-2217
Directions
Grandfather Flowage Ramp
Tomahawk, Lincoln County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
- Surface
- Concrete Plank
- Nearest town
- 12 mi from Merrill
Managed by Rock Falls Rod & Gun
Directions
Hwy 14 Boat Landing
Spring Green, Iowa County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
- Surface
- Concrete Panels
- Nearest town
- 19 mi from Mount Horeb
Managed by Lower Wisconsin State Riverway · 608-935-1914
Directions
Indian Trail Boat Launch
Wisconsin Dells, Sauk County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
- Surface
- Concrete Plank
- Nearest town
- 8 mi from Baraboo
Managed by Town of Delton · 608-253-4621
Directions
Lake Du Bay Dam Access
Mosinee, Portage County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
- Surface
- Concrete
- Nearest town
- 10 mi from Stevens Point
Managed by Consolidated Papers, Inc.
Directions
Millville Boat Access
Prairie du Chien, Grant County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
- Surface
- Gravel
- Nearest town
- 9 mi from Prairie du Chien
Managed by Town of Millville · 608-998-4260
Directions
Muscoda West
Muscoda, Grant County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
- Surface
- Concrete Plank
- Nearest town
- 10 mi from Richland Center
Managed by Lower Wisconsin State Riverway · (608) 935-1914
Directions
Oak Island Park Boat Ramp
Wausau, Marathon County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
- Surface
- Paved
- Accessibility
- Has ADA accessible features
Managed by Parks Dept. · (715) 261-1550
Directions
Orion Boat Landing
Muscoda, Richland County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
- Surface
- Concrete Plank
- Nearest town
- 9 mi from Richland Center
Managed by Parks Commission · (608) 647-6148
Directions
Otter Creek Landing
Spring Green, Iowa County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
- Surface
- Paved
- Nearest town
- 16 mi from Richland Center
Directions
Otts Park Boat Ramp
Merrill, Lincoln County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
- Surface
- Concrete Plank
- Accessibility
- Has ADA accessible features
Managed by Park & Recreation Dept. · (715) 536-7313
Directions
Petenwell Powerhouse and Landing
Friendship, Juneau County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
- Surface
- Concrete Panels
- Nearest town
- 25 mi from Wisconsin Rapids
Managed by Wisconsin River Power Co. · 608-565-2217
Directions
Port Andrews Boat Landing
Muscoda, Richland County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
- Surface
- Concrete
- Nearest town
- 13 mi from Richland Center
Managed by Parks Commission · (608) 647-6148
Directions
Riverside Park Boat Ramp #3
Nekoosa, Wood County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
- Surface
- Concrete Panels
- Nearest town
- 5 mi from Wisconsin Rapids
Managed by Domtar Corp. · 715-886-7111
Directions
Riverside Park Boat Ramp #5
Merrill, Lincoln County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
- Surface
- Concrete
- Accessibility
- Has ADA accessible features
Managed by Park & Recreation Dept. · (715) 536-7313
Directions
Saddle Road Boat Access
Lake Wisconsin, Columbia County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
- Surface
- Concrete
- Nearest town
- 9 mi from Portage
Managed by Town of Dekorra · 608-635-2014
Directions
Schofield City Park Boat Ramp
Wausau, Marathon County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
- Surface
- Paved
- Accessibility
- Has ADA accessible features
Managed by Parks Dept. · (715) 261-1550
Directions
Two Rivers Public Access
Easton, Juneau County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
- Surface
- Concrete Plank
- Nearest town
- 18 mi from Reedsburg
Managed by Land, Forestry & Parks Dept. · (608) 847-9389
Directions
Victora Riverside Park Boat Landing
Muscoda, Grant County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
- Surface
- Concrete Plank
- Nearest town
- 10 mi from Richland Center
Managed by Village of Muscoda · (608) 739-3182
Directions
Wisconsin Dells Landing - Crandalls Bay
Wisconsin Dells, Columbia County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
- Surface
- Concrete
- Nearest town
- 11 mi from Baraboo
Managed by Parks & Recreation Dept. · (608) 254-7458
Directions
Wisconsin River
Portage, Columbia County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
- Surface
- Gravel
- Nearest town
- 6 mi from Portage
Managed by Town of Deorra · 608-635-2014
Directions
Wisconsin River - Camp 10 Road Access
Rhinelander, Lincoln County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
- Surface
- Gravel
- Nearest town
- 7 mi from Rhinelander
Directions
Wisconsin River - Herb Mitchell Road Access
Tomahawk, Lincoln County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
- Surface
- Concrete
- Nearest town
- 17 mi from Merrill
Managed by Town of Bradley · 715-453-3326
Directions
Wisconsin River - Hwy 70 Access
Eagle River, Vilas County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
- Surface
- Other
- Nearest town
- 18 mi from Rhinelander
Managed by American Legion State Forest · (715) 385-3355 ext.119
Directions
Wisconsin River - Hwy D Access
Rhinelander, Oneida County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
- Surface
- Concrete Plank
- Nearest town
- 15 mi from Rhinelander
Managed by NHAL Recreation Team Leader · (715) 385-3355 Ext.119
Directions
Wisconsin River - Hwy O Access
Eagle River, Oneida County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
- Surface
- Gravel
- Nearest town
- 17 mi from Rhinelander
Managed by NHAL Recreation Team Leader · 715-385-3355 Ext. 119
Directions
Wisconsin River - Park Lane Access
Tomahawk, Lincoln County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
- Surface
- Paved
- Nearest town
- 17 mi from Merrill
Managed by Town of Bradley · 715-453-3326
Directions
Wisconsin River Access #2
Portage, Columbia County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
- Surface
- Paved
- Nearest town
- 4 mi from Portage
Managed by Wisconsin Power & Light · 608-458-3311
Directions
Wisconsin River Access #4
Portage, Columbia County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
- Surface
- Gravel
- Nearest town
- 6 mi from Portage
(608) 635-8123
Directions
Wisconsin River Access #5
Wisconsin Dells, Columbia County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
- Surface
- Concrete Panels
- Nearest town
- 8 mi from Baraboo
Managed by Town of Newport · 608-253-9552
Directions
Wisconsin River Ramp
Tomahawk, Lincoln County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
- Surface
- Concrete Plank
- Nearest town
- 18 mi from Merrill
Managed by Wisconsin Public Service
Directions
Norway Street Access
Rhinelander, Oneida County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
- Surface
- Concrete Plank
Managed by Parks, Buildings & Grounds Dept. · (715) 365-8600
Directions
Wisconsin River Access #3
Portage, Columbia County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
- Surface
- Concrete Plank
Managed by Parks & Recreation Dept. · (608) 742-2178
Directions
Blue River Landing
Muscoda, Grant County
- Launch
- Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
- Surface
- Unimproved
- Nearest town
- 13 mi from Richland Center
Managed by Lower Wisconsin Riverway
Directions
Boscobel East
Boscobel, Grant County
- Launch
- Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
- Surface
- Unimproved
- Nearest town
- 21 mi from Richland Center
Managed by Lower Wisconsin State Riverway · (608) 935-1914
Directions
Eagles Corners Access
Muscoda, Richland County
- Launch
- Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
- Surface
- Gravel
- Nearest town
- 10 mi from Richland Center
Managed by Town of Eagle · 608-739-3889
Directions
Grandfather Flowage Access
Merrill, Lincoln County
- Launch
- Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
- Surface
- Unimproved
- Nearest town
- 10 mi from Merrill
Managed by Wisconsin Public Service Corporation
Directions
Hat Rapids Carry-In
Rhinelander, Oneida County
- Launch
- Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
- Surface
- Unimproved
- Nearest town
- 6 mi from Rhinelander
Managed by Wisconsin Public Service · 715-369-7179
Directions
Lac Vieux Desert Carry-In
Eagle River, Vilas County
- Launch
- Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
- Surface
- Gravel
- Nearest town
- 36 mi from Rhinelander
Managed by Wisconsin Valley Improvement · 715-848-2976
Directions
Pecks Landing
Spring Green, Sauk County
- Launch
- Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
- Surface
- Unimproved
- Nearest town
- 19 mi from Mount Horeb
Managed by Lower Wisconsin State Riverway · (608) 935-1914
Directions
Posey Rapids Access
Merrill, Lincoln County
- Launch
- Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
- Surface
- Gravel
- Nearest town
- 8 mi from Merrill
Managed by Wildlife Biologist · (715) 536-4763
Directions
Sauk City Municipal Launch
Sauk City, Sauk County
- Launch
- Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
- Surface
- Gravel
- Nearest town
- 14 mi from Baraboo
Managed by Village of Sauk City · 608-643-3932
Directions
Sauk Prairie Canoe Launch
Sauk City, Sauk County
- Launch
- Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
- Surface
- Unimproved
- Nearest town
- 15 mi from Baraboo
(608) 935-1914
Directions
Wisconsin River Access #6
Eagle River, Vilas County
- Launch
- Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
- Surface
- Unimproved
- Nearest town
- 32 mi from Rhinelander
Managed by Parks & Recreation · 715-479-5160
Directions
Wisconsin River Canoe Launch
Eagle River, Vilas County
- Launch
- Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
- Surface
- Gravel
- Nearest town
- 19 mi from Rhinelander
Managed by Wisconsin Public Service
Directions
Wisconsin River Carry-In #1
Mauston, Adams County
- Launch
- Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
- Surface
- Paved
- Nearest town
- 23 mi from Reedsburg
Managed by Wisconsin River Power Company · 608-565-2217
Directions
Wisconsin River Carry-In #2
Eagle River, Vilas County
- Launch
- Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
- Surface
- Paved
- Nearest town
- 36 mi from Rhinelander
Managed by Rhinelander Office · 715-365-3490
Directions
Wisconsin River Carry-in
Friendship, Juneau County
- Launch
- Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
- Surface
- Unimproved
- Nearest town
- 27 mi from Wisconsin Rapids
Managed by Wisconsin River Power Co. · 608-565-2217
Directions
Wisconsin River Carry-in Access 1
Rhinelander, Oneida County
- Launch
- Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
- Surface
- Unimproved
- Nearest town
- 11 mi from Rhinelander
Directions
Wisconsin River VFW Canoe Access
Prairie du Sac, Sauk County
- Launch
- Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
- Surface
- Concrete
- Nearest town
- 12 mi from Baraboo
Managed by Village of Prairie du Sac · 608-643-2421
Directions
Hwy 33 Carry-In
Portage, Columbia County
- Launch
- Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
- Surface
- Gravel
Managed by Property Manager · (608) 575-3946
Directions
Wisconsin River Carry-In 2
Rib Mountain, Marathon County
- Launch
- Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
- Surface
- Unimproved
Managed by Wisconsin Public Service
Directions
Arena landing
Mazomanie, Iowa County
- Nearest town
- 15 mi from Mount Horeb
Directions
Wisconsin River Boat Ramp near Merrill
Merrill, Lincoln County
- Nearest town
- 10 mi from Merrill
Directions
Wisconsin River Boat Ramp near Prairie du Sac
Prairie du Sac, Sauk County
- Nearest town
- 12 mi from Baraboo
Directions
Wisconsin River Boat Ramp near Wisconsin Dells #1
Wisconsin Dells, Sauk County
- Nearest town
- 9 mi from Baraboo
Directions
Wisconsin River Boat Ramp near Wisconsin Dells #2
Wisconsin Dells, Sauk County
- Nearest town
- 10 mi from Baraboo
Directions
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