City: Jim Falls, WI
County: Chippewa County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 45.02555682, -91.29196478
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Location
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Nearby Gauge Conditions
Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Runs on Chippewa River
4 runsDifficulty Classes
I Easy
II Novice
III Intermediate
IV Advanced
V Expert/Extreme
VI Unrunnable
Position relative to this access site:
Put-in at this location
This location is on the run
Take-out at this location
Downstream from here Upstream from here
Downstream from here Upstream from here
II-III
Take-out at this location
B) Jim Falls (Pnp or up to 1.1 mile)
1.1 mi
30 ft/mi
II-III
Downstream from here (6.6 mi to put-in)
C) Lake Wissota Spillway (PnP)
0.9 mi
II
Downstream from here (20.3 mi to put-in)
D) Downtown Eau Claire (PnP)
0.4 mi
I-II
Upstream from here (45.2 mi from take-out)
A) Belille Falls (Arpin Dam) to powerhouse (1 mile)
9.7 mi
25 ft/mi
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater
About This Access Site
The 189th Street boat ramp in Jim Falls provides public access to the Chippewa River south of the Jim Falls Dam. Located just south of Anson Park off 189th Street in Chippewa County, this county landing offers a convenient launch point for kayakers, canoeists, and motorboaters looking to explore the lower Chippewa River. The ramp provides access through the Third River Flowage, with opportunities to paddle downstream toward Lake Winnibigoshish.
This access point is well-suited for boaters of varying experience levels seeking river recreation in the Jim Falls area. The site is managed as a public landing and is part of Wisconsin's extensive network of DNR-listed access points along the Chippewa River system. Before launching, paddlers should check current river conditions and water levels, as dam operations upstream can affect flow. Parking is available at the site, making it a practical choice for day trips or longer paddles along this scenic river corridor.
This access point is well-suited for boaters of varying experience levels seeking river recreation in the Jim Falls area. The site is managed as a public landing and is part of Wisconsin's extensive network of DNR-listed access points along the Chippewa River system. Before launching, paddlers should check current river conditions and water levels, as dam operations upstream can affect flow. Parking is available at the site, making it a practical choice for day trips or longer paddles along this scenic river corridor.