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Access Site WI

Gordon Dam Park

Saint Croix River

Source: wisconsin_department_of_natural_resources Updated 1 year ago

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City: Gordon, WI
County: Douglas County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 46.25343936, -91.92756551
7201 E County Rd T, Gordon, WI 54838, USA
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Nearby Gauge Conditions
St. Croix River near Danbury, WI 19.6 mi away
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Stoney Brook near Superior, WI 24.6 mi away
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Bois Brule River at Brule, WI 25.3 mi away
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Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Run
I-II Put-in St. Croix - A) Gordon Dam to Riverside Landing (23.3 miles)
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Current Conditions
-- • 1000.00-3000.00 cfs
St. Croix River near Danbury, WI
Whitewater Runs on Saint Croix River
3 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
I-II Put-in at this location A) Gordon Dam to Riverside Landing (23.3 miles)
23.4 mi
I-II Downstream from here (25.1 mi to put-in) B) Riverside Landing to St. Croix Falls (up to 77 miles)
77.0 mi
These whitewater runs are on the same river but located more than 50 miles from this access site.
II-III 77 mi away C) Taylors Falls (PnP)
0.1 mi
Whitewater data from American Whitewater
About This Access Site
Gordon Dam Park is a well-maintained county access point on the Saint Croix River in Douglas County, Wisconsin. The ramp is approximately 20 feet wide and suitable for launching most types of watercraft. The park offers a dedicated canoe landing below the dam for direct Saint Croix River access, making it a convenient put-in for paddlers. Note that power loading is prohibited at all county boat launches to protect the ramp infrastructure.

The Saint Croix River at this location is part of the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway and offers opportunities for fishing, boating, and paddling. This section of river is known for its scenic character, though paddlers should be aware that segments of this stretch can be larger and faster-moving. Gordon Dam Park itself is one of the better-maintained county parks in northern Wisconsin and serves as a hub for recreational users. A Douglas County Parks sticker is required for access; check reciprocity agreements if you hold a parks pass from another county.