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Access Site WI

Bear Point Access

Menominee River

Source: wisconsin_department_of_natural_resources Updated 1 year ago

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City: Wausaukee, WI
County: Marinette County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 45.34118358, -87.84641702
5110 WI-180 Trunk, Wausaukee, WI 54177, USA
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Nearby Gauge Conditions
Menominee River at Koss, MI Same River 7.7 mi away
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Menominee River near Mc Allister, WI Same River 9 mi away
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Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Runs on Menominee River
3 runs
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
IV Upstream from here (18.1 mi from take-out) C) Pemene Falls (0.2 miles) *Fee Area*
0.1 mi 24 ft/mi
II-III Upstream from here (21.6 mi from take-out) B) Quiver Falls (0.3 miles) *Fee Area*
0.3 mi 9 ft/mi
II-IV Upstream from here (29.5 mi from take-out) A) Piers Gorge: Niagara to Hwy.8 (0.5-2.9 miles) *Fee Area*
2.7 mi 15 ft/mi
Whitewater data from American Whitewater
About This Access Site
Bear Point provides public boat ramp access to the Menominee River in Wausaukee, located in Marinette County. This access point serves as a popular take-out spot for paddlers and boaters navigating the Menominee River, particularly for multi-day trips and shuttled paddling routes. The site is accessible year-round, though winter closures due to ice conditions are possible—check with local authorities before planning winter trips.

The Menominee River at this location is a substantial waterway (classified as a large river with stream order 7) with significant flow averaging 3,491 cubic feet per second and a moderate gradient of 4.5 feet per mile. Paddlers should expect moderate current and plan accordingly for the river's size and flow conditions. The ramp's location near the Pike River confluence makes it a convenient connection point for longer paddling expeditions in the area.