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Boat Ramps in Wisconsin

Discover 2,374 public boat launches, ramps, and marina access points throughout Wisconsin. Find the perfect launch site for your next boating adventure.

2,374
Total Boat Ramps
Vilas County
148 ramps - Most in County
86
Counties Covered

Wisconsin Boating - Northwoods Lakes and Green Bay

Wisconsin's lake count rivals Minnesota's, and the northern lake country from Wausau north through Eagle River, Minocqua, Hayward, and up to Lake Superior is one of the most lake-dense regions in North America. The DNR manages public boat access sites on an extraordinary number of lakes, and the network of connected lakes in some areas allows genuine multi-lake boat travel by water.
Lake Winnebago in the eastern part of the state is the largest inland lake entirely within Wisconsin and has multiple public ramp access points. It's a shallow, productive walleye lake that gets significant tournament traffic and is known for its winter sturgeon spearing season, which is a Wisconsin tradition unlike anything else in the country.
Green Bay at the northern end of Lake Michigan is shared with Michigan and Illinois boaters and provides the same Great Lakes considerations that apply across that system. The door County peninsula separating Green Bay from the main lake is scenic cruising territory with natural harbors and small island stops, though lake conditions can build quickly on the open Michigan side.
The Northwoods chain lakes around Eagle River and Minocqua have significant boating infrastructure that caters to a multi-generational tourist and cabin culture. Many of the lakes are connected, and traveling between them by water is a standard summer activity for people with lakefront properties in the region.
Wisconsin's aquatic invasive species regulations are taken seriously, with mandatory decontamination requirements and watercraft inspections at many popular access points. The state has been dealing with invasive species pressure for years and the regulatory framework reflects that experience.

Complete Guide to Boating in Wisconsin

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Featured Boat Ramps in Wisconsin

Browse by County

Vilas County

148 ramps

Oneida County

137 ramps

Washburn County

99 ramps

Burnett County

83 ramps

Oconto County

83 ramps

Marinette County

75 ramps

Barron County

74 ramps

Polk County

71 ramps

Sawyer County

68 ramps

Bayfield County

55 ramps

Chippewa County

53 ramps

Lincoln County

53 ramps

Forest County

50 ramps

Langlade County

48 ramps

Waushara County

46 ramps

Waupaca County

45 ramps

Columbia County

40 ramps

Iron County

40 ramps

Marathon County

39 ramps

Price County

38 ramps

Douglas County

36 ramps

Walworth County

34 ramps

Rusk County

34 ramps

Green Lake County

34 ramps

Adams County

33 ramps

Winnebago County

33 ramps

Dane County

32 ramps

Marquette County

32 ramps

Door County

32 ramps

Waukesha County

31 ramps

Portage County

31 ramps

Ashland County

31 ramps

Dodge County

30 ramps

Florence County

29 ramps

Shawano County

29 ramps

Dunn County

26 ramps

Manitowoc County

26 ramps

Sauk County

25 ramps

Kenosha County

23 ramps

Jefferson County

23 ramps

Taylor County

23 ramps

Grant County

21 ramps

Rock County

19 ramps

Juneau County

18 ramps

Buffalo County

18 ramps

La Crosse County

17 ramps

Sheboygan County

16 ramps

St. Croix County

16 ramps

Washington County

15 ramps

Crawford County

15 ramps

Racine County

13 ramps

Vernon County

13 ramps

Jackson County

13 ramps

Trempealeau County

13 ramps

Eau Claire County

13 ramps

Brown County

13 ramps

Kewaunee County

12 ramps

Fond du Lac County

12 ramps

Wood County

11 ramps

Clark County

11 ramps

Iowa County

10 ramps

Lafayette County

10 ramps

Pepin County

9 ramps

Outagamie County

9 ramps

Calumet County

7 ramps

Ashland

7 ramps

Taylor

7 ramps

Monroe County

6 ramps

Pierce County

6 ramps

Forest

6 ramps

Green County

5 ramps

Richland County

5 ramps

Price

5 ramps

Milwaukee County

4 ramps

Ozaukee County

4 ramps

Vilas

4 ramps

Bayfield

4 ramps

Florence

3 ramps

Menominee County

2 ramps

Saint Croix

2 ramps

Sawyer

2 ramps

Oconto

2 ramps

Grant

1 ramp

Vernon

1 ramp

Langlade

1 ramp

Oneida

1 ramp

About Boating in Wisconsin

Wisconsin offers excellent boating opportunities with 2,374 boat ramps across the state. Whether you're looking to launch on lakes, rivers, or coastal waters, our directory helps you find the perfect access point for your watercraft.

Finding the Right Boat Ramp

When selecting a boat ramp in Wisconsin, consider these factors:

  • Number of launch lanes to avoid congestion during peak times
  • Parking availability for vehicles and boat trailers
  • Launch fees - many public ramps are free to use
  • Ramp surface condition (concrete, asphalt, or gravel)
  • Hours of operation and seasonal accessibility
  • Nearby amenities like restrooms, fish cleaning stations, and bait shops

Explore All Ramps Below

Browse our complete directory of boat ramps in Wisconsin below. Use the filters to narrow your search by county or specific features you need.

Big Carr Lake

Provides access to Big Carr Lake. Located in Town of Lake Tomahawk, WI. Public access.

East Horsehead Lake

Provides access to East Horsehead Lake. Located in Town of Cassian, WI. Public access.

Forest Lake

Provides access to Forest Lake. Located in Town of Land O' Lakes, WI. Public access.

Black Oak Lake

Provides access to Black Oak Lake. Located in Town of Land O' Lakes, WI. Public access.

Big Portage Lake

Provides access to Big Portage Lake. Located in Town of Land O' Lakes, WI. Public access.

Big Sand Lake

Provides access to Big Sand Lake. Located in Town of Phelps, WI. Public access.

Long Lake

Provides access to Long Lake. Located in Town of Phelps, WI. Public access.

Catfish Lake

Provides access to Catfish Lake. Located in Town of Lincoln, WI. Public access.

Yellow Birch Lake

Provides access to Eagle River / Yellow Birch Lake. Located in Eagle River, WI. Public access.

Lynx Lake 1

Provides access to Lynx Lake. Located in Town of Washington, WI. Public access.

Mud Creek

Provides access to Mud Creek. Located in Town of Lincoln, WI. Public access.

Willow Flowage – 1

Provides access to Tomahawk River – Willow Reservoir. Located in Town of Little Rice, WI. Public access.

Willow Reservoir – 2

Provides access to Tomahawk River – Willow Reservoir. Located in Town of Little Rice, WI. Public access.

Cedar Falls

Provides access to Tomahawk River – Willow Reservoir. Located in Town of Minocqua, WI. Public access.

Swamsauger Lake

Provides access to Swamsauger Lake. Located in Town of Minocqua, WI. Public access.

Willow River

Provides access to Willow River. Located in Town of Lynne, WI. Public access.

Little Crawling Stone Lake

Provides access to Little Crawling Stone Lake. Located in Town of Lac du Flambeau, WI. Public access.

Fence Lake

Provides access to Fence Lake. Located in Town of Lac du Flambeau, WI. Semi-Private access.

Upper Sugarbush Lake

Provides access to Upper Sugarbush Lake. Located in Town of Lac du Flambeau, WI. Semi-Private access.

Little Trout Lake

Provides access to Little Trout Lake. Located in Town of Lac du Flambeau, WI. Semi-Private access.

Riverside Park

Provides access to Wisconsin River. Located in Merrill, WI. Public access.

Silver Birch Road

Provides access to Spirit River Reservoir. Located in Town of Tomahawk, WI. Public access.

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