Clayton Park Boat Ramp, a public boat ramp on Root River, is located in Racine. The drive from Milwaukee covers roughly 22 miles as the crow flies. Closest alternative: Simmons Island Park Boat Ramp in Kenosha (8.9 miles).
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Racine, WI |
| Water | Root River |
| Park | Clayton Park |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Official Wisconsin access sites: Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.
Root River has 2 more public launches besides Clayton Park Boat Ramp. All launches on Root River
Details: 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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Clayton Park Boat Ramp is in Racine, Wisconsin. The directions button above routes you to the pin for Clayton Park Boat Ramp.
It gives you access to Root River.
We have no fee details for Clayton Park Boat Ramp, but our guide to launch fees explains what ramps usually cost.
Most likely, if you launch from the side of Clayton Park Boat Ramp and don't block the lane. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is Van Patten Woods Canoe Launch in Wadsworth, about 17 miles away.
Simmons Island Park Boat Ramp in Kenosha (8.9 miles), Harbor Park Boat Ramp in Kenosha (9.5 miles) and Bender Park Boat Ramp in South Milwaukee (10 miles).
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