Best Places to Kayak Near Brodhead, WI

30 public launch points within 50 miles of Brodhead, ranked by water conditions, access, and amenities.

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Avon Bottoms Wildlife Area

Wisconsin · 5.0 mi

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a body of water with trees around it

Sugar River Park

Wisconsin · 7.2 mi

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a river with trees on the side

Albany Park

Wisconsin · 7.7 mi

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a body of water with trees around it

County Highway EE (Albany Wildlife Area)

Wisconsin · 9.2 mi

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Kayakers on a wide heartland river at sunset with flat green banks

Albany Wildlife Area

Wisconsin · 11.2 mi

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County Highway X

Wisconsin · 14.3 mi

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Kayakers on a peaceful lake surrounded by autumn foliage at sunset

Gibbs Lake County Park

Wisconsin · 15.4 mi

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a river with trees on the side

Happy Hollow County Park

Wisconsin · 16.9 mi

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a river with trees on the side

WIllard Avenue Bridge

Wisconsin · 17.0 mi

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a rocky cliff with trees and water below

Preservation Park

Wisconsin · 17.0 mi

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A person on a boat in the water at sunset

4 Mile

Wisconsin · 17.9 mi

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Kayakers on a wide heartland river at sunset with flat green banks

Armstrong Eddy Park

Wisconsin · 18.1 mi

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Kayakers on a wide heartland river at sunset with flat green banks

Traxler Park

Wisconsin · 18.2 mi

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a large rock formation in the middle of a river

Wooton Park

Wisconsin · 18.2 mi

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a body of water with trees around it

Riverside Park

Wisconsin · 18.2 mi

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Kayakers on a wide heartland river at sunset with flat green banks

Rockport Road

Wisconsin · 18.6 mi

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A person on a boat in the water at sunset

Lions Park Pond

Wisconsin · 18.9 mi

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Belleville Community Park

Wisconsin · 19.3 mi

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Kayakers on a wide heartland river at sunset with flat green banks

Highway 2 Bridge

Illinois · 19.3 mi

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Kayakers on a peaceful lake surrounded by autumn foliage at sunset

Kiwanis Pond

Wisconsin · 19.4 mi

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Kayakers on a peaceful lake surrounded by autumn foliage at sunset

Cadiz Springs State Recreation Area

Wisconsin · 20.4 mi

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Kayakers on a wide heartland river at sunset with flat green banks

Pecatonica River

Illinois · 21.7 mi

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A person on a boat in the water at sunset

Newville

Wisconsin · 22.0 mi

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a body of water with trees around it

Browntown

Wisconsin · 22.4 mi

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Riverside Park

Illinois · 22.6 mi

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green trees beside body of water during daytime

Highway 59 Bridge

Wisconsin · 23.3 mi

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Kayakers on a peaceful lake surrounded by autumn foliage at sunset

Clear Lake

Wisconsin · 23.5 mi

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a boat traveling across a large body of water

South Quam Drive

Wisconsin · 24.0 mi

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a person in a green kayak in a body of water

Machesney Park

Illinois · 24.4 mi

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a large rock formation in the middle of a river

Woodford

Wisconsin · 25.2 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best places to kayak near Brodhead, WI?

Top picks near Brodhead include Riverside Park, Highway 2 Bridge, Machesney Park. In total there are 30 public launch points within 50 miles, with paddling on rivers, lakes, creeks.

What types of paddling can I do near Brodhead?

Near Brodhead you'll find opportunities for kayaking, canoeing, and stand-up paddle boarding. Most locations offer beginner-friendly conditions with public boat ramp access.

Are there free kayak launches near Brodhead?

Yes! Most public boat ramps near Brodhead are free to use. Some state parks and recreation areas may charge a small parking or entrance fee.