Boat Ramps Nearby
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Ramp etiquetteBoat ramps in Madison, WI
Madison has 11 public boat ramps and launches. Another 21 are within 25 miles.
More boat ramps around Madison
- 1.3 mi Winnequah Trail Boat Launch Monona Boat ramp
- 5.1 mi Babcock Park Boat Launch McFarland Boat ramp
- 5.6 mi Governor Nelson State Park Boat Ramp Waunakee Boat ramp
- 5.8 mi Mendota County Park Boat Ramp Middleton Boat ramp
- 5.9 mi Marshall Park Boat Ramp Middleton Boat ramp
- 9.3 mi Town of Pleasant Springs Boat Launch Stoughton Boat ramp
- 9.7 mi Amundson's Landing Stoughton Boat ramp
- 9.9 mi Lake Kegonsa State Park Boat Ramp Stoughton Boat ramp
- 10 mi Fireman's Park Boat Ramp Verona Boat ramp
- 17 mi Riley-Deppe County Park Boat Ramp Marshall Boat ramp
Madison boat access in numbers
| Boat ramps | 11 |
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Lakes, rivers and bays near these launches: Spring Harbor, G. Lunney Lake.
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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Life jacket rulesBoat ramps in Madison: questions and answers
How many boat launches are in Madison, WI?
We list 11 launches in Madison, including Brittingham Park Boat Ramp, Goodland Park Boat Ramp and Law Park Boat Launch. Another 21 are within 25 miles.
Which lakes and rivers can you launch on in Madison?
The launches in Madison give access to Spring Harbor and G. Lunney Lake.
Do I have to pull the drain plug after boating in Madison?
Wisconsin requires boaters to drain every bit of water and strip off plants and animals before driving away from the landing.
Know a launch we don't list yet? Let us know, we update the list regularly.