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
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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
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
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
Wausau, Marathon County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
- Surface
- Paved
- Fee
- Yes
- Accessibility
- Has ADA accessible features
Managed by Parks Dept. · (715) 261-1550
Directions
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
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
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
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
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
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
Merrill, Lincoln County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
- Surface
- Paved
- Nearest town
- 6 mi from Merrill
Managed by Town of Merrill · 715-536-4383
Directions
Whiting, Portage County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
- Surface
- Concrete
- Nearest town
- 2 mi from Plover
Managed by Consolidated Power · 310-545-2828
Directions
Wausau, Marathon County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
- Surface
- Concrete
- Accessibility
- Has ADA accessible features
Managed by Parks, Recreation & Forestry Dept. · (715) 261-1550
Directions
Boscobel, Grant County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
- Surface
- Concrete
- Nearest town
- 21 mi from Richland Center
Managed by City of Boscobel · 608-485-0278
Directions
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
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
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
Stevens Point, Portage County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
- Surface
- Concrete
- Accessibility
- Has ADA accessible features
Managed by Parks, Recreation & Forestry Dept. · (715) 346-1531
Directions
Merrill, Lincoln County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
- Surface
- Gravel
- Nearest town
- 9 mi from Merrill
Managed by Forestry, Land & Parks Dept. · (715) 539-1034
Directions
Lake Wisconsin, Columbia County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
- Surface
- Concrete
- Nearest town
- 9 mi from Portage
Managed by Town of Dekorra · 608-635-2014
Directions
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
Mauston, Adams County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
- Surface
- Gravel
- Nearest town
- 23 mi from Reedsburg
Managed by Wisconsin River Power Company · 608-565-2217
Directions
Mosinee, Marathon County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
- Surface
- Paved
- Nearest town
- 6 mi from Kronenwetter
Managed by City of Mosinee · (715) 693-2275
Directions
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
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
Tomahawk, Lincoln County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
- Surface
- Concrete Plank
- Nearest town
- 12 mi from Merrill
Managed by Rock Falls Rod & Gun
Directions
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
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
Mosinee, Portage County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
- Surface
- Concrete
- Nearest town
- 10 mi from Stevens Point
Managed by Consolidated Papers, Inc.
Directions
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, 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
Wausau, Marathon County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
- Surface
- Paved
- Accessibility
- Has ADA accessible features
Managed by Parks Dept. · (715) 261-1550
Directions
Muscoda, Richland County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
- Surface
- Concrete Plank
- Nearest town
- 9 mi from Richland Center
Managed by Parks Commission · (608) 647-6148
Directions
Spring Green, Iowa County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
- Surface
- Paved
- Nearest town
- 16 mi from Richland Center
Directions
Merrill, Lincoln County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
- Surface
- Concrete Plank
- Accessibility
- Has ADA accessible features
Managed by Park & Recreation Dept. · (715) 536-7313
Directions
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
Muscoda, Richland County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
- Surface
- Concrete
- Nearest town
- 13 mi from Richland Center
Managed by Parks Commission · (608) 647-6148
Directions
Nekoosa, Wood County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
- Surface
- Concrete Panels
- Nearest town
- 5 mi from Wisconsin Rapids
Managed by Domtar Corp. · 715-886-7111
Directions
Merrill, Lincoln County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
- Surface
- Concrete
- Accessibility
- Has ADA accessible features
Managed by Park & Recreation Dept. · (715) 536-7313
Directions
Lake Wisconsin, Columbia County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
- Surface
- Concrete
- Nearest town
- 9 mi from Portage
Managed by Town of Dekorra · 608-635-2014
Directions
Wausau, Marathon County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
- Surface
- Paved
- Accessibility
- Has ADA accessible features
Managed by Parks Dept. · (715) 261-1550
Directions
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
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, Columbia County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
- Surface
- Concrete
- Nearest town
- 11 mi from Baraboo
Managed by Parks & Recreation Dept. · (608) 254-7458
Directions
Portage, Columbia County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
- Surface
- Gravel
- Nearest town
- 6 mi from Portage
Managed by Town of Deorra · 608-635-2014
Directions
Rhinelander, Lincoln County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
- Surface
- Gravel
- Nearest town
- 7 mi from Rhinelander
Directions
Tomahawk, Lincoln County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
- Surface
- Concrete
- Nearest town
- 17 mi from Merrill
Managed by Town of Bradley · 715-453-3326
Directions
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
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
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
Tomahawk, Lincoln County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
- Surface
- Paved
- Nearest town
- 17 mi from Merrill
Managed by Town of Bradley · 715-453-3326
Directions
Portage, Columbia County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
- Surface
- Paved
- Nearest town
- 4 mi from Portage
Managed by Wisconsin Power & Light · 608-458-3311
Directions
Portage, Columbia County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
- Surface
- Gravel
- Nearest town
- 6 mi from Portage
(608) 635-8123
Directions
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
Tomahawk, Lincoln County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
- Surface
- Concrete Plank
- Nearest town
- 18 mi from Merrill
Managed by Wisconsin Public Service
Directions
Rhinelander, Oneida County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
- Surface
- Concrete Plank
Managed by Parks, Buildings & Grounds Dept. · (715) 365-8600
Directions
Portage, Columbia County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
- Surface
- Concrete Plank
Managed by Parks & Recreation Dept. · (608) 742-2178
Directions
Muscoda, Grant County
- Launch
- Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
- Surface
- Unimproved
- Nearest town
- 13 mi from Richland Center
Managed by Lower Wisconsin Riverway
Directions
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
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
Merrill, Lincoln County
- Launch
- Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
- Surface
- Unimproved
- Nearest town
- 10 mi from Merrill
Managed by Wisconsin Public Service Corporation
Directions
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
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
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
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, 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 City, Sauk County
- Launch
- Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
- Surface
- Unimproved
- Nearest town
- 15 mi from Baraboo
(608) 935-1914
Directions
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
Eagle River, Vilas County
- Launch
- Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
- Surface
- Gravel
- Nearest town
- 19 mi from Rhinelander
Managed by Wisconsin Public Service
Directions
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
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
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
Rhinelander, Oneida County
- Launch
- Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
- Surface
- Unimproved
- Nearest town
- 11 mi from Rhinelander
Directions
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
Portage, Columbia County
- Launch
- Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
- Surface
- Gravel
Managed by Property Manager · (608) 575-3946
Directions
Rib Mountain, Marathon County
- Launch
- Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
- Surface
- Unimproved
Managed by Wisconsin Public Service
Directions
Mazomanie, Iowa County
- Nearest town
- 15 mi from Mount Horeb
Directions
Merrill, Lincoln County
- Nearest town
- 10 mi from Merrill
Directions
Prairie du Sac, Sauk County
- Nearest town
- 12 mi from Baraboo
Directions
Wisconsin Dells, Sauk County
- Nearest town
- 9 mi from Baraboo
Directions
Wisconsin Dells, Sauk County
- Nearest town
- 10 mi from Baraboo
Directions
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