Root River -- Horlick Park Boat Ramp boat launch
Root River -- Horlick Park Boat Ramp
The boat ramp is a concrete ramp that is 20 feet wide and has a gradual slope, making it easy for boats to launch and retrieve. The ramp is also equipped with a dock for loading and unloading passengers and supplies.
The Root River – Horlick Park Boat Ramp is suitable for a variety of watercraft, including motorboats, sailboats, kayaks, canoes, and other types of recreational boats. The waterway is navigable for approximately 7 miles upstream and 5 miles downstream from the boat ramp.
The latest information available from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources confirms that the Root River – Horlick Park Boat Ramp is a popular destination for boaters, anglers, and other water enthusiasts. Visitors can access the river and its various tributaries, which offer ample opportunities for fishing, kayaking, and other outdoor activities. The boat ramp is open year-round, weather permitting, and is subject to periodic maintenance and improvements to ensure safe and efficient access to the waterway.
Plan your launch down to the hour
Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Area streamflow levels
USGS streamgauges around Root River -- Horlick Park Boat Ramp -- the same readings that determine whether your launch is safe and your boat is the right craft.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Root River At Racine | 74 cfs | → |
| Pike River Near Racine | 17 cfs | → |
| Root River Canal Near Franklin | 17 cfs | → |
| Root River Near Franklin | 39 cfs | → |
| Oak Creek At South Milwaukee | 10 cfs | → |
| Wilson Park Creek @ Gmia Outfall #7 @ Milwaukee | 1 cfs | → |
Plan a longer trip
The closest paddle runs, fishing spots, and other boat launches so you can extend a day on the water.
Nearby fishing
Boating safety & etiquette
- Check the conditions before you launch
- Use the streamflow numbers, weather, and wind forecast on this page. High-cfs whitewater requires whitewater-specific craft and skill.
- Wear your life jacket
- Statistically the single biggest survival factor in a boating incident. State law often requires one per passenger.
- File a float plan
- Tell someone on shore your put-in, take-out, and expected return time. Especially for multi-day or remote trips.
- Yield at the ramp
- Prep gear in the parking lot, not on the ramp. Launch and clear quickly so others can use the lane.
- Clean, drain, dry
- Inspect, clean, drain and dry your boat between waters to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species.
Set push alerts in the Snoflo app
Save Root River -- Horlick Park Boat Ramp as a favorite, set a discharge threshold or a wind/precipitation alert, and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About Root River -- Horlick Park Boat Ramp
Can I launch a motorboat here?
Most Snoflo-tracked launches support motorboats; check the operator for any horsepower restrictions, paddle-only zones, or seasonal closures.
How fresh is the streamflow data?
USGS streamgauges report continuously (every 15 minutes); the table on this page pulls the latest reading at page load.
Is there a fee?
Many federal and state boat launches charge a day-use fee. Check the operator's site before driving out.
What boat is right for these conditions?
Use the nearby streamflow numbers and river-run panel on this page to gauge current conditions. Wider, slower water is friendly for casual paddling and powerboats; high-cfs whitewater requires whitewater-specific craft and skill.
Can I get alerts when conditions change?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this launch, set a threshold (discharge, wind), and you'll get a push the moment it crosses.
Other launches near here
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