Hobbs Landing, a public boat ramp on Chippewa River, is located in Eau Claire. It belongs to Putnam Park State Natural Area. Hobbs Landing charges no fee, according to the map data. From Rochester it's roughly 71 miles in a straight line. If it's full, Lakeshore Trail Park Boat Ramp in Eau Claire is under 1 mile away.
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Eau Claire, WI |
| Water | Chippewa River |
| Park | Putnam Park State Natural Area |
| Launch fee | free |
Before driving to Hobbs Landing, check closures with Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.
Hobbs Landing is one of 7 public launches on Chippewa River. All launches on Chippewa River
Guide: How to launch a boat from a trailer, plus ramp etiquette.
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Illustration Loading the boat
How to winch your boat on in a minute, and the small upgrades that make the drive home safer.
Loading guide Illustration The classic ramp mistake
A spare snap-handle plug in the glove box, and the full launch checklist that keeps the line moving.
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Hobbs Landing is in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. The directions button above routes you to the pin for Hobbs Landing.
Hobbs Landing is on Chippewa River.
Launching at Hobbs Landing costs nothing, going by the map data.
Yes in most cases. At busy times, wait for a gap between trailers at Hobbs Landing. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is Haymarket Plaza Kayak Launch in Eau Claire, about 1 mile away.
Lakeshore Trail Park Boat Ramp in Eau Claire (under 1 mile), Brauns Bay Boat Landing in Eau Claire (under 1 mile) and Halfmoon Beach Boat Ramp in Eau Claire (under 1 mile).
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