City: Chippewa Falls, WI
County: Chippewa County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 44.88436930, -91.45300731
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Nearby Gauge Conditions
Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Runs on Chippewa River
4 runs (3 nearby)Difficulty 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
Downstream from here (5.5 mi to put-in)
D) Downtown Eau Claire (PnP)
0.4 mi
II-III
Upstream from here (8.0 mi from take-out)
C) Lake Wissota Spillway (PnP)
0.9 mi
II-III
Upstream from here (16.5 mi from take-out)
B) Jim Falls (Pnp or up to 1.1 mile)
1.1 mi
30 ft/mi
These whitewater runs are on the same river but located more than 50 miles from this access site.
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater
About This Access Site
The 28th Avenue access site provides public boat ramp access to the Chippewa River in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin. This location serves as a convenient put-in or take-out point for kayakers, canoeists, and motorboat users exploring the Chippewa River corridor. The ramp allows paddlers to access the main channel and plan trips upstream or downstream depending on water conditions and skill level.
Before launching, check current water conditions and river levels, as the Chippewa's flow and character can vary seasonally. This access point is part of Wisconsin's network of public boat launches managed through the DNR's boat access program. For detailed information about amenities, parking, accessibility features, and any usage restrictions or fees, contact the Chippewa Falls city government or check the Wisconsin DNR's boat access database at dnr.wi.gov/topic/Lands/boataccess/.
Before launching, check current water conditions and river levels, as the Chippewa's flow and character can vary seasonally. This access point is part of Wisconsin's network of public boat launches managed through the DNR's boat access program. For detailed information about amenities, parking, accessibility features, and any usage restrictions or fees, contact the Chippewa Falls city government or check the Wisconsin DNR's boat access database at dnr.wi.gov/topic/Lands/boataccess/.