Willard L Meyer Recreation Area Boat Ramp is a public boat ramp on Swan Lake in Friend, NE. The drive from Lincoln covers roughly 39 miles as the crow flies. Closest alternative: Cub Creek Recreation Area Boat Ramp in Fairbury (19 miles).
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Friend, NE |
| Water | Swan Lake |
| Park | Willard L Meyer Recreation Area |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Rules and closures near Friend: Nebraska Game and Parks Commission.
Our checklist: How to launch a boat from a trailer.
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Illustration Loading the boat
How to winch your boat on in a minute, and the small upgrades that make the drive home safer.
Loading guide Illustration The classic ramp mistake
A spare snap-handle plug in the glove box, and the full launch checklist that keeps the line moving.
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Willard L Meyer Recreation Area Boat Ramp is in Friend, Nebraska. We only have the map location of Willard L Meyer Recreation Area Boat Ramp from OpenStreetMap, and the directions link goes straight to it.
It gives you access to Swan Lake.
Our data does not say whether Willard L Meyer Recreation Area Boat Ramp charges, so look for a pay box or posted fees at the entrance.
Usually yes, as long as you keep the lane at Willard L Meyer Recreation Area Boat Ramp clear for trailers.
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