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Access Site WI

Olin-Turville Park Boat Ramp

Lake Monona

Source: wisconsin_department_of_natural_resources Updated 1 year ago

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City: Madison, WI
County: Dane County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 43.05552362, -89.37742065
Parking lot, 302 E Lakeside St, Madison, WI 53715, USA
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About This Access Site
Olin-Turville Park offers a convenient boat ramp for accessing Lake Monona via Starkweather Creek. Located at 1156 Olin-Turville Court in Madison, this park provides full amenities including parking, restrooms, and drinking water. The facility is suitable for kayaks, canoes, motorboats, and sailboats, making it a versatile launch point for paddlers and boaters of all types.

**Important considerations for paddlers:** A Lake Access Permit is required year-round for all non-motorized and motorized boats launching in Madison and Dane County parks. Boaters should use caution when navigating the Starkweather Creek channel, which is narrowed, and may want to consider alternate launch sites if conditions are challenging. The park's location along John Nolen Drive makes it easily accessible by car or bicycle, and nearby picnic tables offer a convenient spot to prepare before heading out on the water.