City: Thornapple, WI
County: Rusk County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 45.40935756, -91.21766823
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Nearby Gauge Conditions
Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Runs on Flambeau River
4 runs (2 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
Upstream from here (25.8 mi from take-out)
Hervas Landing to Beaver Dam Landing (4.9 miles)
5.0 mi
9 ft/mi
I-II
Upstream from here (30.8 mi from take-out)
C) Babbs Island (CTH.W) to Hervas Camp Landing (14.2 miles)
14.2 mi
3 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 Flambeau River boat ramp near Thornapple provides access to one of Wisconsin's premier paddling destinations, offering excellent routes for kayakers and canoeists of all skill levels. This is one of six established landings along the North Fork, with no access fees and the option to leave your vehicle overnight if you're planning a camping trip. The Flambeau River State Forest borders the North Fork with 14 riverside canoe camps, making this a convenient launch point for multi-day paddling adventures.
Water conditions and paddling character vary significantly depending on river levels and your chosen segment. During medium to high water, the upper segments (FS1 and FS2) offer fun Class II+ rapids interspersed with flatwater paddling, while Segment FS3 provides more challenging terrain including Little Falls (Class IV) and Slough Gundy Rapids (Class II-III) for advanced paddlers. Lower sections and flowage areas are suitable for beginners and recreational paddlers. Numerous alternate access points along Flambeau River Road and at Dairyland reservoir boat landings allow you to customize your trip distance—segments range from 1.4 to 2.6 miles between major access points. Drinking water and toilet facilities are available at designated canoe camp areas; check the camping page for specific locations.
Water conditions and paddling character vary significantly depending on river levels and your chosen segment. During medium to high water, the upper segments (FS1 and FS2) offer fun Class II+ rapids interspersed with flatwater paddling, while Segment FS3 provides more challenging terrain including Little Falls (Class IV) and Slough Gundy Rapids (Class II-III) for advanced paddlers. Lower sections and flowage areas are suitable for beginners and recreational paddlers. Numerous alternate access points along Flambeau River Road and at Dairyland reservoir boat landings allow you to customize your trip distance—segments range from 1.4 to 2.6 miles between major access points. Drinking water and toilet facilities are available at designated canoe camp areas; check the camping page for specific locations.