Wayside Park Boat Ramp
Wayside Park Boat Ramp
State Hwy 16 Wayside Park offers a scenic canoe and kayak launch on the Rock River between Oconomowoc and Ixonia, with picnic facilities and a historic marker commemorating Wisconsin's first numbered highway.
The wayside is subject to periodic flooding, which limits development but provides access for paddlers and anglers seeking a rural river experience.
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