Babcock Park Boat Launch, a public boat ramp on Lake Waubesa, is located in McFarland. It's about 6.6 miles from Madison, WI, as the crow flies. Closest alternative: McConnel Street Boat Launch in Madison (1 mile).
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | McFarland, WI |
| Water | Lake Waubesa |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Official Wisconsin access sites: Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.
Lake Waubesa has 2 more public launches besides Babcock Park Boat Launch. All launches on Lake Waubesa
Details: How to launch a boat from a trailer.
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Illustration The classic ramp mistake
A spare snap-handle plug in the glove box, and the full launch checklist that keeps the line moving.
Launch checklist
Illustration Loading the boat
How to winch your boat on in a minute, and the small upgrades that make the drive home safer.
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Babcock Park Boat Launch is in McFarland, Wisconsin. There is no street address for Babcock Park Boat Launch in our data, but the map pin marks the launch itself.
It gives you access to Lake Waubesa.
No fee information yet for Babcock Park Boat Launch, so if you know it, tell us and we'll add it.
Usually yes, as long as you keep the lane at Babcock Park Boat Launch clear for trailers.
McConnel Street Boat Launch in Madison (1 mile), Goodland Park Boat Ramp in Madison (1.7 miles) and William G. Lunney Lake Farm County Park Boat Ramp in Madison (1.7 miles).
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