Cold Spring Landing is a public boat ramp in Prairie du Chien, WI. Madison is the nearest big city, about 84 miles away. Closest alternative: Wauzeka Boat Landing in Boscobel (16 miles).
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Prairie du Chien, WI |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Before driving to Cold Spring Landing, check closures with Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.
Guide: 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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Cold Spring Landing is in Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin. Navigation apps get you there via the map pin, which marks Cold Spring Landing itself.
Fees for Cold Spring Landing are not in the map data; small local ramps are often free, park and Corps ramps often are not.
Kayaks are usually fine at Cold Spring Landing as long as trailers can still get through. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is New Albin Landing in Caledonia, about 18 miles away.
Wauzeka Boat Landing in Boscobel (16 miles), New Albin Landing in Caledonia (18 miles) and Sidie Hollow County Park Boat Ramp in Viroqua (19 miles).
Boat Ramps Nearby