Best boat ramps near Wausau

5 boat ramps · 5 ranked · updated 2026-06-22 · off-season

Explore the best boat ramps near Wausau, Wisconsin — every spot ranked by our conditions-aware Snoflo score: live conditions first, then visitor reviews and logged trips. Click a pin on the map for the score and what's driving it.

Showing the top 5 of 5 boat ramps · best 15 shown on the map
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Lake Wausau -- Access Nr Oriole Ln
#1 Lake Wausau -- Access Nr Oriole Ln Good
4.6 mi away
· Streamflow nearby - Wisconsin River At Rothschild· Partly Cloudy · 51°F · 5 mph wind
Why 49: live conditions (good)
49Rated
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Eau Claire Flowage -- Access
#2 Eau Claire Flowage -- Access Good
5.2 mi away
· Streamflow nearby - Wisconsin River At Rothschild· Partly Cloudy · 51°F · 5 mph wind
Why 49: live conditions (good)
49Rated
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Wisconsin River, Below Tailrace of Rothschild Dam
#3 Wisconsin River, Below Tailrace of Rothschild Dam Good
6.8 mi away
· Streamflow nearby - Wisconsin River At Rothschild· Partly Cloudy · 51°F · 5 mph wind
Why 49: live conditions (good)
49Rated
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South Shore Drive Town of Merrill
#4 South Shore Drive Town of Merrill Good
15.4 mi away
· Streamflow nearby - Wisconsin River At Merrill· Partly Cloudy · 46°F
South Shore Drive (Town of Merrill), Mississippi River access at coordinates 45.20890427, -89.68412781, offers a gravel boat ramp suitable for small to medium watercraft. The site…
Why 49: live conditions (good)
49Rated
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Prairie River -- Launch Site
#5 Prairie River -- Launch Site Good
16.4 mi away
· Streamflow nearby - Prairie River Near Merrill· Partly Cloudy · 46°F
Prairie River -- Launch Site in Mississippi offers a hand-carry only launch, suitable for kayaks and canoes. There is no concrete or gravel ramp, making it inaccessible for…
Why 49: live conditions (good)
49Rated

Boat Ramps near Wausau

The Wausau area has 29 boat ramps on Snoflo, ranked by live conditions, visitor reviews, and logged trips — so the best, closest options rise to the top.

How we rank the best boat ramps near Wausau

How are these boat ramps ranked?

Each gets a daily Snoflo score blending live conditions, visitor review ratings, and logged trips. The order reflects what's best right now and re-ranks every day.

How often does it update?

Daily, as new conditions, reviews, and trips arrive — so "best right now" means right now.

What do the numbers on the map mean?

Each pin shows that spot's current Snoflo score; tap it for the breakdown and a link to the full report.

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