Access Site
WI
Fox and Hounds Park Boat Ramp
Source: wisconsin_department_of_natural_resources Updated 1 year ago
City: Omro, WI
County: Winnebago County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 44.04090665, -88.73876410
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Location
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Nearby Gauge Conditions
Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Runs on Fox River
9 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-IV+
Downstream from here (27.0 mi to put-in)
B) Appleton Dam (PnP) *Access Issues*
0.1 mi
II-III(IV)
Downstream from here (36.3 mi to put-in)
C) Kaukauna/1000 Islands: Hwy.55/Main Ave. to CTH.ZZ (1.5 miles)
2.5 mi
27 ft/mi
II
Upstream from here (21.4 mi from take-out)
A) N Wave (Neenah)
0.1 mi
These whitewater runs are on the same river but located more than 50 miles from this access site.
II
54 mi away
D) De Pere Dam (PnP) *Access Issues*
0.7 mi
I
79 mi away
A) Downtown Waukesha: Barstow St. to Wisconsin Ave. (0.5 mile)
0.4 mi
10 ft/mi
I(II)
97 mi away
B) Waterford/Rochester/Burlington (PnP)
0.5 mi
I-II(IV)
154 mi away
C) Batavia Dam (PnP)
0.2 mi
I-II
167 mi away
D) Yorkville: Marge Cline Whitewater Course (PnP)
0.2 mi
10 ft/mi
II
166 mi away
Jaycee Pond Park (PnP)
0.3 mi
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater
About This Access Site
Fox and Hounds Park in Omro offers a convenient boat launch on the Fox River, a substantial waterway classified as a large river (Stream Order 7) with moderate flow averaging 2,347 cubic feet per second. The 12-acre park provides essential paddler amenities including a boat ramp, fishing piers and docks, picnic areas, and a playground. This access point puts you on a meandering section of the river ideal for canoeing and kayaking.
The Fox River at this location reflects the characteristics of a developing waterway with an average gradient of 2.4 feet per mile and velocity around 3.6 feet per second—manageable conditions for recreational paddlers. The river spans 202 miles total with significant elevation change (482 feet), offering varied paddling opportunities. Multiple access points exist along the Upper Fox River system, both above and below dams, allowing paddlers to plan multi-segment trips or choose sections suited to their skill level. This location serves as a popular put-in for anglers, wildlife watchers, and recreational boaters throughout the year.
The Fox River at this location reflects the characteristics of a developing waterway with an average gradient of 2.4 feet per mile and velocity around 3.6 feet per second—manageable conditions for recreational paddlers. The river spans 202 miles total with significant elevation change (482 feet), offering varied paddling opportunities. Multiple access points exist along the Upper Fox River system, both above and below dams, allowing paddlers to plan multi-segment trips or choose sections suited to their skill level. This location serves as a popular put-in for anglers, wildlife watchers, and recreational boaters throughout the year.