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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

Discover the best boat ramps, popular water bodies, boating regulations, and essential information for 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.

Butternut Lake (East)

Provides access to Butternut Lake. Located in Town of Bear Lake, WI. Public access.

Butternut Lake (West)

Provides access to Butternut Lake. Located in Town of Lakeland, WI. Public access.

Bear Lake

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

Upper Devils Lake

Provides access to Upper Devils Lake. Located in Town of Oak Grove, WI. Public access.

22 22 1/4 Street

Provides access to Lake Montanis. Located in Town of Rice Lake, WI. Public access.

Lake Desair

Provides access to Lake Desair. Located in Town of Rice Lake, WI. Public access.

18 1/2 Avenue

Provides access to Lake Montanis. Located in Town of Rice Lake, WI. Public access.

Chain Lake

Provides access to Chain Lake. Located in Town of Sugar Camp, WI. Public access.

Waldo Carlson Park

Provides access to Red Cedar Lake. Located in Town of Cedar Lake, WI. Public access.

21 1/2 Avenue

Provides access to Red Cedar River. Located in Town of Rice Lake, WI. Public access.

Zabel Road

Provides access to Red Cedar River – Rice Lake. Located in Town of Rice Lake, WI. Public access.

Stein Street

Provides access to Red Cedar River – Rice Lake. Located in Rice Lake, WI. Public access.

Apple River

Provides access to Apple River. Located in Town of Lincoln, WI. Public access.

Birch Street

Provides access to Apple River. Located in Amery, WI. Public access.

North Twin Lake

Provides access to North Twin Lake. Located in Amery, WI. Public access.

Beartrap Lake

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

Wapogasset Lake

Provides access to Wapogasset Lake. Located in Town of Garfield, WI. Public access.

Sunrise Beach

Provides access to Wapogasset Lake. Located in Town of Garfield, WI. Public access.

Cedar Lake

Provides access to Cedar Lake. Located in Town of Alden, WI. Public access.

Lower Pine Lake

Provides access to Lower Pine Lake. Located in Town of Alden, WI. Public access.

Pine Lake

Provides access to Pine Lake. Located in Horse Creek, WI. Public access.

Church Pine Lake

Provides access to Church Pine Lake. Located in Town of Alden, WI. Public access.

Big Lake

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

Round Lake

Provides access to Round Lake. Located in Town of Osceola, WI. Public access.

Horse Lake

Provides access to Horse Lake. Located in Nye, WI. Public access.

Lotus Park

Provides access to Lotus Lake. Located in Town of Osceola, WI. Public access.

Sand Lake

Provides access to Sand Lake. Located in Sand Lake, WI. Public access.

Poplar Lake

Provides access to Poplar Lake. Located in Town of Osceola, WI. Public access.

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