Lakefront Park Boat Ramp gives you public access to the water on Saint Croix River in Hudson, WI. Expect a launch or parking fee here. With 4 lanes, the line moves faster than at a single ramp. From Saint Paul it's roughly 16 miles in a straight line. Closest alternative: Lake Mallalieu Boat Launch in Hudson (1 mile).
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Hudson, WI |
| Water | Saint Croix River |
| Park | Lakefront Park |
| Ramps | 4 launch lanes in the map data |
| Launch fee | yes, a fee is charged |
Official public water access in Wisconsin, including Lakefront Park Boat Ramp: Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.
Guide: How to launch a boat from a trailer, plus ramp etiquette.
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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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Lakefront Park Boat Ramp is in Hudson, Wisconsin. The directions button above routes you to the pin for Lakefront Park Boat Ramp.
Saint Croix River, in Hudson.
There is a fee. We don't list amounts because they change often. Check the pay station or the managing agency for current rates.
Most likely, if you launch from the side of Lakefront Park Boat Ramp and don't block the lane. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is Lake Elmo Park Reserve Kayak Launch in Lake Elmo, about 6.3 miles away.
Lake Mallalieu Boat Launch in Hudson (1 mile), Cove Boat Ramp in Lakeland (4.5 miles) and St. Croix Crossing Public Water Access in Bayport (4.8 miles).
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