United States Wisconsin

Root River -- Horlick Park Boat Ramp

The Root River – Horlick Park Boat Ramp is a public boat ramp located in Racine, Wisconsin, at the coordinates of latitude 42.75379562 and longitude -87.82319641. It is situated on the Root River, which flows into Lake Michigan.

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. Get driving directions.
ROOT RIVER -- HORLICK PARK BOAT RAMP

STREAMFLOW LEVELS
Streamgauge Streamflow
Wabash River At Terre Haute
USGS 03341500
11,300 cfs
Middle Fork Vermilion River Above Oakwood
USGS 03336645
855 cfs
Sangamon River At Fisher
USGS 05570910
490 cfs
Kaskaskia River At Cooks Mills
USGS 05591200
325 cfs
Kaskaskia River At Chesterville
USGS 05590950
242 cfs
Salt Fork Near St. Joseph
USGS 03336900
149 cfs
Wabash River At Covington
USGS 03336000
7,150 cfs

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