Illustration Life jackets
The life jacket rule for every paddler
What the Coast Guard requires on kayaks and canoes, and kids' vests with head support.
Life jacket rulesWe know of one kayak launch in and around Eagle River. Paddlers use these put-ins to carry a kayak or canoe to the water. Most are a short walk from parking, with a low dock or a sloped bank. 4 more are within 50 miles.
Illustration Life jackets
What the Coast Guard requires on kayaks and canoes, and kids' vests with head support.
Life jacket rules
Illustration Ramp etiquette
Staging, courtesy docks and the Clean, Drain, Dry laws that can bring a fine.
Ramp etiquetteIn and around Eagle River we know of Ottawa National Forest Canoe Access Middle Branch.
Within 50 miles: Butternut south boat landing (Eagle River, 25 miles), McDonald Lake Boat Launch (Bessemer, 39 miles), Murray's Landing (Lac du Flambeau, 41 miles) and Springstead Landing (Northwest) (Lac du Flambeau, 45 miles).
More: How to launch a kayak or canoe. Search the map. Full list of launches in the city: Boat ramps in Eagle River, WI.