WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
WI Public Boat Access Site

 
Detailed Information for Ranch Road Boat Launch as of 6/18/2025

GENERAL INFORMATION
Landing Name Ranch Road Boat Launch
Landing Type RAMP
Waterbody Name Beaver Dam River
Municipality TOWN OF SHIELDS
County Dodge
Latitude 43.2583
Longitude -88.8234
No. of Launch Lanes 1
Launch Surface Gravel
Launch Depth less than 3 feet
Boarding Dock Present No
No. of Vehicle and Trailer Stalls 1-5
No. of Vehicle Stalls 6-10
Type of Restrooms None
Fish Cleaning Area No
Lighting Present No
Potable Water No
Marine Pumpout No
Ramp Slope % 3
Utilities Present NONE
Comments Shallow, muddy bottomed boat launch. May be inaccessible by late summer or during drought.

ADA ACCESSIBILITY
ADA Accessible Features Present No

PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
Manager STATE(DNR)
Manager Name Wildlife Biologist
Manager Phone# 920-387-7882
 

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