Launch Conditions
Good to launchConditions look good for launching.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Sunset 8:48 PM
- Water level
- 4.48 ft
Live from the National Weather Service, USGS, and NOAA. A guide, not a substitute for official forecasts and your own judgment.
Live Water Conditions on Mckinley Lake
Updated 15 min agoSource: USGS station 05356000 — CHIPPEWA RIVER AT BISHOPS BRIDGE NEAR WINTER, WI · 8.1 mi from Mckinley Lake
Launch Light & Moon — July 5
local timeWaning Gibbous (70% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.
Location
Quick Facts: McKinley Lake Access
| Location | TOWN OF HILES, Wisconsin |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Mckinley Lake |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 45.919759, -88.971679 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Forest |
McKinley Lake Access is a public boat launch providing access to Mckinley Lake in TOWN OF HILES, Wisconsin at coordinates 45.91976, -88.97168. Data published by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WI DNR).
McKinley Lake Access is a public boat launch on Mckinley Lake in TOWN OF HILES, Forest County, Wisconsin. As a public launch it is open to all boaters; state- and county-run ramps like this are typically free or charge only a modest day-use fee. Facility details on record include ramp surface: Unimproved, launch type: Carry-In, ada accessible: No. This page shows live USGS water level and temperature, sunrise, sunset, and moon-phase times for the launch, updated automatically. There are 6 other mapped boat ramps within about 15 miles if conditions here aren't right.
Related: boat ramp near TOWN OF HILES • public launch in Forest • fishing access on Mckinley Lake • Wisconsin boat launch
Facilities & Amenities
| Ramp Surface | Unimproved |
|---|---|
| Launch Type | Carry-In |
| ADA Accessible | No |
| Managed By | Federal |
Facility details from the managing agency's public records.
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Frequently Asked Questions About McKinley Lake Access
Is McKinley Lake Access free to use?
Yes, McKinley Lake Access is a public boat launch with free access in TOWN OF HILES, Wisconsin.
What water does McKinley Lake Access access?
McKinley Lake Access provides boat launch access to Mckinley Lake in TOWN OF HILES, Wisconsin.
How do I get to McKinley Lake Access?
McKinley Lake Access is located at coordinates 45.919759, -88.971679 in TOWN OF HILES, Wisconsin. Use the "Get Directions" buttons on this page to navigate with Google Maps or Apple Maps.
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Alternative Boat Launches Nearby
Boaters have 6 other launch options within 1.7 mi, each offering access to nearby waters with varying facilities and conditions.