Downsville Public Boat Ramp
Downsville Public Boat Ramp
Downsville Public Boat Ramp is a convenient take-out/put-in location on the Red Cedar River at Highway 25, featuring a clean boat launch and parking lot immediately downstream of the bridge.
The access point serves as a popular midway stop for paddlers doing the scenic Menomonie-to-Downsville section (8. 25 miles), with bathrooms and cold water available across the river along the Red Cedar Trail, plus a convenience store and coffee shop nearby.
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