Petenwell Wilderness Park

Petenwell Wilderness Park provides boat ramp access to Petenwell Lake, Wisconsin's second-largest inland lake, located near Necedah in Juneau County. This is a small, modest ramp suitable for kayaks, canoes, and smaller motorboats. **Note that the access drive is quite steep**, so exercise caution when launching or retrieving trailers. The ramp can get busy during peak seasons, so practice good etiquette by loading/unloading quickly and parking clear of trailer traffic.

Petenwell Lake is a scenic, expansive water body with over 100 miles of shoreline, making it ideal for paddling, fishing, and recreation. The lake supports populations of walleye, perch, and muskie, and boaters should be aware that multiple public access points exist around the lake. If Petenwell Wilderness Park is crowded or doesn't meet your needs, numerous alternative boat launches and parks are available around the lake, including the larger Petenwell County Park, which offers additional amenities. The nearby Necedah National Wildlife Refuge provides scenic paddling opportunities and natural habitat viewing in the surrounding area.