Boat Ramps Nearby
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Ramp etiquetteKayak & canoe launches in Wausau, WI
We know of one kayak launch in and around Wausau. These spots are made for paddle craft. You carry the kayak or canoe down to a low dock, a roller launch or a gentle bank, with no trailer lane to block. One more is within 50 miles.
- <1 mi
Gilbert Park Boat & Kayak Launch
3000 Island, Wausau - 21 mi
Oxbo Boat Landing
Stratford
Boat ramps near Wausau
- Schofield Park Slipway Wausau, <1 mi
- Oak Island Park Boat Ramp Wausau, 1.3 mi
- Memorial Park Boat Ramp Schofield, 2.3 mi
- Bluegill Bay County Park Boat Ramp Rothschild, 3.2 mi
- River Park Boat Ramp Mosinee, 13 mi
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Illustration Life jackets
The life jacket rule for every paddler
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Life jacket rulesKayak & canoe launches in Wausau: questions and answers
Is there kayak & canoe launches in Wausau?
In and around Wausau we know of Gilbert Park Boat & Kayak Launch.
What other kayak launches are near Wausau?
Within 50 miles: Oxbo Boat Landing (Stratford, 21 miles).
What gear do you need to paddle from the launches near Wausau?
For paddling near Wausau you need one wearable, approved life jacket per person.
Read How to launch a kayak or canoe first, then compare options on the map. All launches in the city: Boat ramps in Wausau, WI.