Paddling in Wisconsin
Explore 2,479 kayak launches, boat ramps, and paddling destinations across Wisconsin.
Best Paddling in Wisconsin
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Ephraim
Wisconsin · ~0 mi from Ephraim
Sister Bay Marina
Wisconsin · ~0 mi from Sister Bay
Sunset Park
Wisconsin · ~1 mi from Sturgeon Bay
Sawyer Park
Wisconsin · ~1 mi from Sturgeon Bay
Ellison Bay - Wills Park
Wisconsin · ~1 mi from Ellison Bay
Sturgeon Bay Yacht Club
Wisconsin · ~1 mi from Sturgeon Bay
Harbor Lights Road
Wisconsin · ~2 mi from Suamico
Lighthouse Harbor
Wisconsin · ~2 mi from Fond Du Lac
Barkers Island Marina
Wisconsin · ~2 mi from Superior
Fish Creek - Maple Street
Wisconsin · ~2 mi from Fish Creek
Fish Creek - Spruce Street
Wisconsin · ~2 mi from Fish Creek
Windjammer's Sailing Club
Wisconsin · ~2 mi from Little Suamico
Baileys Harbor
Wisconsin · ~2 mi from Baileys Harbor
Mariners Park at Gills Rock
Wisconsin · ~3 mi from Ellison Bay
Frank E. Murphy County Park
Wisconsin · ~3 mi from Egg Harbor
Egg Harbor Municipal Marina
Wisconsin · ~3 mi from Egg Harbor
Columbia Park
Wisconsin · ~3 mi from Malone
Sugar Creek County Park
Wisconsin · ~3 mi from Brussels
Merrick State Park - South
Wisconsin · ~4 mi from Fountain City
Potawatomi State Park
Wisconsin · ~4 mi from Sturgeon Bay
Chaudiors Dock Park
Wisconsin · ~4 mi from Brussels
Merrick State Park - North
Wisconsin · ~4 mi from Fountain City
Ern-Joys
Wisconsin · ~4 mi from Brussels
Park & Boat
Wisconsin · ~4 mi from Marinette
George K. Pinney County Park
Wisconsin · ~4 mi from Sturgeon Bay
Blues Point
Wisconsin · ~5 mi from Baileys Harbor
Cecil Depeau Bay Shore Park
Wisconsin · ~6 mi from New Franken
Lily Bay Park
Wisconsin · ~6 mi from Sturgeon Bay
Seagull Drive
Wisconsin · ~6 mi from Mosinee
Boat Landing Road
Wisconsin · ~6 mi from Wausaukee
Du Bay Park
Wisconsin · ~6 mi from Junction City
Highway C
Wisconsin · ~6 mi from Mosinee
Pines Road
Wisconsin · ~6 mi from Wausaukee
Lake Noquebay Park
Wisconsin · ~6 mi from Porterfield
Boat Launch Road
Wisconsin · ~6 mi from Porterfield
Chelsea Lake
Wisconsin · ~3 mi from Westboro
Chelsea Lake South
Wisconsin · ~3 mi from Westboro
South Drive
Wisconsin · ~7 mi from Mosinee
Jefferson Park
Wisconsin · ~1 mi from Menasha
Little Chelsea Lake
Wisconsin · ~4 mi from Westboro
Lake Du Bay
Wisconsin · ~7 mi from Junction City
Robert M. Carmody Park
Wisconsin · ~7 mi from Brussels
Manitowoc Street
Wisconsin · ~1 mi from Menasha
Joel Marsh
Wisconsin · ~5 mi from Turtle Lake
Smith Park
Wisconsin · ~1 mi from Menasha
Sea Lion Lake
Wisconsin · ~5 mi from Florence
Whitefish Bay
Wisconsin · ~8 mi from Egg Harbor
Mecan Springs
Wisconsin · ~2 mi from Coloma
Wind Lake Canal
Wisconsin · ~4 mi from Muskego
Merton Millpond
Wisconsin · ~0 mi from Merton
200th Street
Wisconsin · ~0 mi from Jim Falls
Long Lake
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Butte Des Morts Village
Wisconsin · ~0 mi from Butte Des Morts
Hattie Sherwood Park
Wisconsin · ~0 mi from Green Lake
North Lake Road
Wisconsin · ~0 mi from Weyauwega
Fox River County Park Boat Landing
Wisconsin · ~0 mi from Silver Lake
Powers Lake - North
Wisconsin · ~0 mi from Powers Lake
100th Street
Wisconsin · ~0 mi from Camp Lake
Wilmers Point
Wisconsin · ~0 mi from East Troy
Lakeshore Drive
Wisconsin · ~0 mi from Pell Lake
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I kayak in Wisconsin?
Wisconsin has 2,479 public kayak launch points listed on The Paddling Hub. Popular water body types include lakes, rivers, creeks, bays, reservoirs.
Are there beginner-friendly paddling spots in Wisconsin?
Yes! Many of the 2,479 beginner-rated locations in Wisconsin offer calm waters and easy boat ramp access, making them perfect for new paddlers.
Do I need a permit to kayak in Wisconsin?
Permit requirements vary by location. Most public boat ramps in Wisconsin are free to access, though some state parks may charge an entrance or parking fee. Check individual location details for specific requirements.