City: Wisconsin Rapids, WI
County: Wood County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 44.44155162, -89.72873094
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Nearby Gauge Conditions
Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Runs on Wisconsin River
7 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
I-II
Downstream from here (10.8 mi to put-in)
E) Stevens Point: Whiting Dam, Al Tech County Park (PnP, 0.6mi.)
5.4 mi
II-III
Upstream from here (36.1 mi from take-out)
D) Wausau Slalom Course (0.35 mile modified natural channel)
0.3 mi
125 ft/mi
These whitewater runs are on the same river but located more than 50 miles from this access site.
I(III)
53 mi away
F) Wisconsin Dells - Narrows (Blackhawk Island) (PnP)
6.2 mi
II-III+(IV)
59 mi away
C) Grandfather Falls (1 mile)
0.9 mi
60 ft/mi
I-II(III)
76 mi away
B) Camp 10 to Menard Isle (4 miles)
4.5 mi
II
78 mi away
G) Prairie du Sac (PnP)
0.3 mi
II-III
85 mi away
A) Rhinelander (0.3 mile modified natural channel)
0.3 mi
86 ft/mi
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater
About This Access Site
The Highway U boat ramp provides public access to the Wisconsin River in Wisconsin Rapids, Wood County. This is a convenient launch point for kayakers, canoeists, and motorboats looking to paddle or boat the Wisconsin River, one of the state's major waterways. As a publicly-owned access site, it is maintained through user launch fees and is part of Wisconsin's extensive network of over 2,000 public boat access sites.
The Wisconsin River near Wisconsin Rapids offers varied paddling opportunities, with scenic islands and numerous stretches suitable for both recreational and fishing trips. This section of the river flows through a region known for its natural beauty and recreational opportunities. Before launching, paddlers should check current river conditions and water levels through the Wisconsin DNR, as flow and water conditions can vary seasonally. The site is ideal for day trips and multi-day paddling adventures exploring the area's island systems and river channels.
For specific information about amenities, parking, launch fees, or seasonal access conditions at this particular ramp, contact the Wisconsin DNR or check their website at dnr.wi.gov.
The Wisconsin River near Wisconsin Rapids offers varied paddling opportunities, with scenic islands and numerous stretches suitable for both recreational and fishing trips. This section of the river flows through a region known for its natural beauty and recreational opportunities. Before launching, paddlers should check current river conditions and water levels through the Wisconsin DNR, as flow and water conditions can vary seasonally. The site is ideal for day trips and multi-day paddling adventures exploring the area's island systems and river channels.
For specific information about amenities, parking, launch fees, or seasonal access conditions at this particular ramp, contact the Wisconsin DNR or check their website at dnr.wi.gov.
Nearby Recreation Areas
Wisconsin River islands in Wisconsin Rapids
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