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Kayak launch guideKayak & canoe launches in Wisconsin
We list 49 kayak launches in 27 towns across Wisconsin. These are places to carry a kayak, canoe or paddleboard to the water.
Park Falls 6
- Agenda Landing · Upper Park Falls Flowage
- Dix Dox Landing · Flambeau River
- Hines Park Kayak Launch · Upper Park Falls Flowage
- Holt's Landing · Flambeau River
- Ninemile Creek Landing · Ninemile Creek
- Smith Lake County Park Kayak Launch · Smith Lake
Hayward 5
- Hayward Landing · Namekagon River
- North Springbrook Landing · Namekagon River
- Springbrook Landing · Namekagon River
- Stinnett Landing · Namekagon River
- West River Landing · West River
Cashton 4
- Canoe Landing 1 in Cashton · Kickapoo River
- Canoe Landing 10 in Cashton · Kickapoo River
- Canoe Landing 4 in Cashton · Kickapoo River
- Canoe Landing 5 in Cashton · Kickapoo River
La Crosse 3
Washburn 3
- Big Bay Town Park Kayak Launch · Big Bay
- Little Sand Bay Recreation Area Boat Ramp · Little Sand Bay
- Meyers Beach Kayak Launch
Burlington 2
- Echo Veterans Memorial Park Canoe/Kayak Launch · White River
- Riverside Park Canoe/Kayak Launch · Fox River
Eagle River 2
- Butternut south boat landing · Four Ducks Lake
- Ottawa National Forest Canoe Access Middle Branch · Middle Branch
Eau Claire 2
- Cannery Park Canoe & Kayak launch · Chippewa River
- Haymarket Plaza Kayak Launch · Eau Claire River
Grantsburg 2
- Head of the Rapids · Kettle River Slough
- Little Yellow Banks · Saint Croix River
Lac du Flambeau 2
- Murray's Landing · Flambeau River
- Springstead Landing (Northwest) · Flambeau River
Spooner 2
- Big Bend Landing · Namekagon River
- Earl Park Landing · Namekagon River
Appleton 1
- Telulah Park Kayak/Canoe Launch · Fox River
Darlington 1
- Canoe Landing in Darlington · Yellowstone Lake
Ixonia 1
- Harnischfeger Park Kayak Launch · Rock River
Jefferson 1
- Kayak Launch in Jefferson · Rock River
Kohler 1
- Canoe/Kayak Launch in Kohler · Sheboygan River
Lake Nebagamon 1
- Gordon Dam County Park Boat Ramp · Saint Croix River
Legend Lake 1
- Canoe Dock in Legend Lake · Legend Lake
Milwaukee 1
- Menomonee Valley Community Park Canoe Landing · Menomonee River
Onalaska 1
- Mosey's Landing · Lake Onalaska
Rio 1
- Wiconsin Department of Natural Resources Boat Ramp · Grassy Lake
Siren 1
- Thayer's Landing · Saint Croix River
Spring Green 1
- Canoe & Kayak Launch in Spring Green · Wisconsin River
Stratford 1
- Oxbo Boat Landing · Big Eau Pleine River
Thiensville 1
- Moonlight Landing Canoe Launch · Milwaukee River
Twin Lakes 1
- Kenosha County Veterans Memorial Park Kayak Launch · Freedom Lake
Wausau 1
- Gilbert Park Boat & Kayak Launch · Wisconsin River
Wisconsin rules to know
- Wisconsin law requires you to drain all water from boats, livewells and buckets and to remove attached plants and animals before leaving.
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Ramp etiquetteKayak & canoe launches in Wisconsin: questions and answers
How many kayak launches are in Wisconsin?
We list 49 kayak launches in Wisconsin, most of them around Park Falls (6), Hayward (5), Cashton (4) and La Crosse (3).
Which lakes and rivers have kayak launches in Wisconsin?
Among others Namekagon River, Kickapoo River, Flambeau River, Saint Croix River and Fox River.
Do kayaks need to be registered in Wisconsin?
Rules differ by state. Wisconsin may not register paddle craft, but state parks or wildlife areas can still require a launch permit or parking fee.
Do you need a life jacket to kayak in Wisconsin?
Yes. Federal rules require a wearable, Coast Guard approved life jacket for every person on a kayak or canoe, and children under 13 must wear it unless the state sets another age.
Are there free kayak launches in Wisconsin?
4 of the 49 are marked free in the map data, including Telulah Park Kayak/Canoe Launch, Cannery Park Canoe & Kayak launch and Oxbo Boat Landing.
Other states
- New York 211
- Michigan 136
- North Carolina 105
- Pennsylvania 94
- Maine 85
- Massachusetts 64
- Florida 62
- Tennessee 57
- Minnesota 56
- Illinois 46
- Iowa 44
- Missouri 43
Guide: How to launch a kayak or canoe · All boat ramps in Wisconsin