Prairie Lake
Provides access to Rice Creek – Prairie Lake. Located in Town of Chetek, WI. Public access.
Wheaton
🌊 Chippewa River
📍 Town of Wheaton, WI
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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.
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197th Street Bridge
🌊 Chippewa River - Lake Wissota
📍 Town of Lafayette, WI
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🌊 Park Lake
📍 Town of Wyocena, WI
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🌊 South Turtle Lake
📍 Town of Winchester, WI
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🌊 Flambeau Lake
📍 Town of Lac du Flambeau, WI
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🌊 Sauntrys Pocket Lake
📍 Town of Wascott, WI
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Vilas County
148 rampsOneida County
137 rampsWashburn County
99 rampsBurnett County
83 rampsOconto County
83 rampsMarinette County
75 rampsBarron County
74 rampsPolk County
71 rampsSawyer County
68 rampsBayfield County
55 rampsChippewa County
53 rampsLincoln County
53 rampsForest County
50 rampsLanglade County
48 rampsWaushara County
46 rampsWaupaca County
45 rampsColumbia County
40 rampsIron County
40 rampsMarathon County
39 rampsPrice County
38 rampsDouglas County
36 rampsWalworth County
34 rampsRusk County
34 rampsGreen Lake County
34 rampsAdams County
33 rampsWinnebago County
33 rampsDane County
32 rampsMarquette County
32 rampsDoor County
32 rampsWaukesha County
31 rampsPortage County
31 rampsAshland County
31 rampsDodge County
30 rampsFlorence County
29 rampsShawano County
29 rampsDunn County
26 rampsManitowoc County
26 rampsSauk County
25 rampsKenosha County
23 rampsJefferson County
23 rampsTaylor County
23 rampsGrant County
21 rampsRock County
19 rampsJuneau County
18 rampsBuffalo County
18 rampsLa Crosse County
17 rampsSheboygan County
16 rampsSt. Croix County
16 rampsWashington County
15 rampsCrawford County
15 rampsRacine County
13 rampsVernon County
13 rampsJackson County
13 rampsTrempealeau County
13 rampsEau Claire County
13 rampsBrown County
13 rampsKewaunee County
12 rampsFond du Lac County
12 rampsWood County
11 rampsClark County
11 rampsIowa County
10 rampsLafayette County
10 rampsPepin County
9 rampsOutagamie County
9 rampsCalumet County
7 rampsAshland
7 rampsTaylor
7 rampsMonroe County
6 rampsPierce County
6 rampsForest
6 rampsGreen County
5 rampsRichland County
5 rampsPrice
5 rampsMilwaukee County
4 rampsOzaukee County
4 rampsVilas
4 rampsBayfield
4 rampsFlorence
3 rampsMenominee County
2 rampsSaint Croix
2 rampsSawyer
2 rampsOconto
2 rampsGrant
1 rampVernon
1 rampLanglade
1 rampOneida
1 rampAbout 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
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Browse our complete directory of boat ramps in Wisconsin below. Use the filters to narrow your search by county or specific features you need.
Prairie Lake – 4
Provides access to Rice Creek – Prairie Lake. Located in Town of Prairie Lake, WI. Public access.
11 1/2 Avenue
Provides access to Rice Creek – Prairie Lake. Located in Town of Prairie Lake, WI. Public access.
22 1/2 Street
Provides access to Rice Creek – Prairie Lake. Located in Town of Prairie Lake, WI. Public access.
Veterans Park
Provides access to Rice Creek – Prairie Lake. Located in Town of Stanley, WI. Public access.
Veterans Memorial County Park
Provides access to Rice Creek – Prairie Lake. Located in Town of Stanley, WI. Public access.
Black Brook Flowage
Provides access to Black Brook Flowage/Apple River. Located in Town of Black Brook, WI. Public access.
North Arbutus
Provides access to Black River – Lake Arbutus. Located in Town of Dewhurst, WI. Public access.
Russell Memorial Park
Provides access to Black River – Lake Arbutus. Located in Town of Dewhurst, WI. Public access.
Rock Dam County Park
Provides access to Hay Creek – Rock Dam Lake. Located in Town of Foster, WI. Public access.
South Mead Lake County Park
Provides access to South Fork Eau Claire River – Mead Lake. Located in Town of Mead, WI. Public access.
North Mead Lake County Park
Provides access to South Fork Eau Claire River – Mead Lake. Located in Town of Mead, WI. Public access.
Pumphouse Road
Provides access to Chippewa River. Located in Town of Eagle Point, WI. Public access.
Glen Lock Lake
Provides access to Duncan Creek – Glen Lock Lake. Located in Chippewa Falls, WI. Public access.
North Shattuck Lake
Provides access to North Shattuck Lake. Located in Town of Sampson, WI. Public access.
Otter Lake Park – 3
Provides access to Otter Creek – Otter Lake. Located in Town of Colburn, WI. Public access.
Otter Lake – South
Provides access to Otter Creek – Otter Lake. Located in Town of Colburn, WI. Public access.
Otter Creek – Otter Lake Park – 2
Provides access to Otter Lake. Located in Town of Colburn, WI. Public access.
Otter Lake County Park – 1
Provides access to Otter Creek – Otter Lake. Located in Stanley, WI. Public access.
Holcombe Flowage
Provides access to Holcombe Flowage. Located in Town of Willard, WI. Public access.