Wade Branch Wildlife Area - Hillsdale Lake, a public boat ramp, is located in Paola. Olathe is the nearest big city, about 16 miles away. If it's full, Hillsdale State Park Boat Ramp in Paola is 1 mile away.
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Paola, KS |
| Water | Wade Branch |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
State agency for boat ramps around Paola: Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks.
More in our guide: How to launch a boat from a trailer, plus ramp etiquette.
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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 checklist
Illustration Loading the boat
How to winch your boat on in a minute, and the small upgrades that make the drive home safer.
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Wade Branch Wildlife Area - Hillsdale Lake is in Paola, Kansas. Navigation apps get you there via the map pin, which marks Wade Branch Wildlife Area - Hillsdale Lake itself.
Wade Branch Wildlife Area - Hillsdale Lake is on Wade Branch.
No fee information yet for Wade Branch Wildlife Area - Hillsdale Lake, so if you know it, tell us and we'll add it.
Most likely, if you launch from the side of Wade Branch Wildlife Area - Hillsdale Lake and don't block the lane.
Hillsdale State Park Boat Ramp in Paola (1 mile), Hillsdale State Park Slipway (Northwest) in Paola (1.6 miles) and Hillsdale State Park- Hillsdale Point Recreation Area Boat Ramp in Spring Hill (1.6 miles).
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