Public Boat Ramps on the Manitowish River, Wisconsin

We currently track 4 verified public boat ramps with access to Manitowish River in Wisconsin, across 2 different counties. Use the map and ramp listings below to compare launch locations, fees and access details.

4 Boat ramps
2 Counties
No free ramps confirmed yet
Vilas County Top county (3)

Map of the Manitowish River Boat Ramps

Compare every public boat ramp on the Manitowish River in one map. See where each launch is located, compare access points, and choose the most convenient place to get on the water.

Boat launch locations on the Manitowish River

Browse every verified launch site we've published on this waterway, with fee information, nearby towns and access details.

Manitowish River Near Mercer · Duluth · Iron County
Benson Lake at Benson Lake Road Near Mercer · Duluth · Vilas County
Boulder Lake Near Boulder Junction · Duluth · Vilas County
Fishtrap Dam Near Boulder Junction · Eau Claire · Vilas County

Counties with access to the Manitowish River

Manitowish River runs through 2 counties we track ramps in. Vilas County has the most, with 3 of them.

Vilas County 3 ramps
Iron County 1 ramp

Frequently asked questions

The questions people ask most often before launching on Manitowish River.

There are currently 4 public boat ramps on Manitowish River in Wisconsin, spanning 2 counties.

We haven't confirmed any free ramps on Manitowish River yet - check the fee badge on each listing for the latest status.

Vilas County has the most, with 3 public boat ramps on Manitowish River.

Sourced from Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.
Data on this page was last updated October 1, 2026, based on the latest ramp data update.