Access Site
WI
Grafton Boat Ramp
Source: wisconsin_department_of_natural_resources Updated 1 year ago
City: Grafton, WI
County: Ozaukee County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 43.32087880, -87.94893917
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Location
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Nearby Gauge Conditions
Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Runs on Milwaukee River
3 runsDifficulty Classes
I Easy
II Novice
III Intermediate
IV Advanced
V Expert/Extreme
VI Unrunnable
Position relative to this access site:
Put-in at this location
This location is on the run
Take-out at this location
Downstream from here Upstream from here
Downstream from here Upstream from here
I-II(III)
Put-in at this location
B) Grafton Dells: Bridge Street to Lime Kiln Park Landing (PnP or 1.2 miles)
1.2 mi
30 ft/mi
I-II(III)
Downstream from here (15.4 mi to put-in)
C) Estabrook Park to N.Riverboat Road (PnP or up to 3.6 miles)
3.5 mi
10 ft/mi
I(II)
Upstream from here (16.4 mi from take-out)
A) West Bend: E.Washington St./Dam to S.River Road (2 miles)
2.0 mi
10 ft/mi
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater
About This Access Site
The Grafton Boat Ramp provides public access to the Milwaukee River in Grafton, Ozaukee County, making it a convenient launch point for kayakers, canoeists, and motorboaters exploring this urban waterway. Located along Grafton's waterfront, this ramp offers direct entry to the river for recreational paddling and boating activities.
From this access point, paddlers have several scenic options available. A popular 3.9-mile paddle downstream leads toward downtown Milwaukee, featuring architectural highlights and urban scenery, while longer trips can continue toward Bruce Street Boat Ramp or McKinley Marina for more extensive explorations of the lower Milwaukee River. The location is ideal for paddlers looking to explore the river's final sections before reaching Lake Michigan.
For visit planning, check locally for current amenities, parking availability, and any applicable fees or restrictions at this public access site.
From this access point, paddlers have several scenic options available. A popular 3.9-mile paddle downstream leads toward downtown Milwaukee, featuring architectural highlights and urban scenery, while longer trips can continue toward Bruce Street Boat Ramp or McKinley Marina for more extensive explorations of the lower Milwaukee River. The location is ideal for paddlers looking to explore the river's final sections before reaching Lake Michigan.
For visit planning, check locally for current amenities, parking availability, and any applicable fees or restrictions at this public access site.