Bender Park Boat Ramp is a public boat ramp on Root River in South Milwaukee, WI. The map data shows 2 launch lanes, which helps on busy weekends. From Milwaukee it's roughly 12 miles in a straight line. If it's full, South Shore Park Boat Ramp in Milwaukee is 9.3 miles away.
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | South Milwaukee, WI |
| Water | Root River |
| Park | Bender Park |
| Ramps | 2 launch lanes in the map data |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Closures and rules for Bender Park Boat Ramp: Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.
Bender Park Boat Ramp is one of 3 public launches on Root River. All launches on Root River
Read more: How to launch a boat from a trailer, plus ramp etiquette.
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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.
Launch checklistNo ratings so far, so tell us how the ramp, the parking and the water were.
Bender Park Boat Ramp is in South Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Use the directions button, which routes to the exact pin of Bender Park Boat Ramp.
Root River, in South Milwaukee.
Our data does not say whether Bender Park Boat Ramp charges, so look for a pay box or posted fees at the entrance.
Paddlers can usually use Bender Park Boat Ramp. Carry the boat to the edge of the ramp or the dock end. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is Menomonee Valley Community Park Canoe Landing in Milwaukee, about 12 miles away.
South Shore Park Boat Ramp in Milwaukee (9.3 miles), Clayton Park Boat Ramp in Racine (10 miles) and Harbor View Plaza Boat Ramp in Milwaukee (11 miles).
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