Boating & Lake Access

The Washington County Parks system offers boat launches and lake access areas. The Ackerman's Grove County Park launch and the Henschke Hillside Lake Access require a boat launch pass. Glacier Hills County Park, Leonard J. Yahr Park, and Goeden river access do not require this pass.

Erler Lake

Erler Lake
 

Leonard J. Yahr Park has canoe and kayak access onto Erler Lake. Kayaks and canoes are available to rent during the summer months. The lake is 35 acres and has a maximum depth of 34 feet.

Silver Lake

 Silver Lake
 

The Henschke Hillside Boat Launch provides trailered boat access to Silver Lake. The boat launch does require a boat launch permit. This lake is 122 acres with a maximum depth of 47 feet.

Little Cedar Lake

Little Cedar Lake
 

Ackerman's Grove Park has a trailered launch to Little Cedar Lake. The boat launch does require a boat launch permit. If the trailer lot is full, there is no legal parking anywhere else in the park for trailers. Kayaks and canoes are available to rent during the summer months.

Friess Lake

Friess Lake
 

Glacier Hills Park has a dock on Friess Lake that has canoe and kayak access. Kayaks and canoes are available to rent during the summer months. The dock is also great for fishing and swimming off of the shore.

Milwaukee River

Milwaukee River
 

Goeden Park has river access to the Milwaukee River. This access is available for kayaks and canoes or other small water craft with parking close to the shore.