Access Site
WI
Northside Beach - North
City: La Crosse, WI
County: La Crosse County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 43.84315337, -91.25020693
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Location
Interactive access map
Loads when you reach this section.
Nearby Gauge Conditions
Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Runs on Black River
6 runs (1 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
These whitewater runs are on the same river but located more than 50 miles from this access site.
II-III(IV)
51 mi away
E) Hatfield Dam to Power Plant (3.2 miles)
3.1 mi
20 ft/mi
I-III
58 mi away
D) Neillsville to Lake Arbutus (12.5 miles)
12.2 mi
8 ft/mi
I-II
67 mi away
C) CTH.H to Neillsville (7.6 miles)
7.6 mi
8 ft/mi
I-II
71 mi away
B) Greenwood Park to CTH. H (10.5 miles)
10.7 mi
6 ft/mi
II-III(V+)
194 mi away
Little Manitou Falls to RR bridge off Station Rd (4.6 miles)
4.4 mi
55 ft/mi
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater
About This Access Site
Northside Beach - North provides public boat ramp access to the Black River in La Crosse, Wisconsin. This major river system flows northward with an average discharge of over 10,500 cubic feet per second, making it a significant waterway suitable for kayakers, canoeists, and motorboats. The Black River maintains a moderate gradient of approximately 1.5 feet per mile with an average current velocity of 2.8 feet per second, offering manageable conditions for paddlers with basic river experience.
The ramp is conveniently located near the confluences of Mississippi River Pools 6 and 7, providing access to the scenic Upper Mississippi River Valley corridor between Trempealeau, Wisconsin and Dresbach, Minnesota. This proximity allows paddlers to explore both the Black River and connect to the larger Mississippi River system. Plan accordingly for the river's substantial flow and current when launching, especially during high water periods. For the most current information on facilities, amenities, and any seasonal closures, consult the Wisconsin DNR boat access website at dnr.wi.gov/topic/Lands/boataccess/.
The ramp is conveniently located near the confluences of Mississippi River Pools 6 and 7, providing access to the scenic Upper Mississippi River Valley corridor between Trempealeau, Wisconsin and Dresbach, Minnesota. This proximity allows paddlers to explore both the Black River and connect to the larger Mississippi River system. Plan accordingly for the river's substantial flow and current when launching, especially during high water periods. For the most current information on facilities, amenities, and any seasonal closures, consult the Wisconsin DNR boat access website at dnr.wi.gov/topic/Lands/boataccess/.
Nearby Recreation Areas
Mississippi River - Pool 7
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Mississippi River - Pool 6
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