Access Site
WI
Orion
City: Muscoda, WI
County: Richland County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 43.20238100, -90.40153258
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Location
Interactive access map
Loads when you reach this section.
Live Webcam
Nearby Gauge Conditions
Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Runs on Wisconsin River
7 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.
I(III)
52 mi away
F) Wisconsin Dells - Narrows (Blackhawk Island) (PnP)
6.2 mi
I-II
105 mi away
E) Stevens Point: Whiting Dam, Al Tech County Park (PnP, 0.6mi.)
5.4 mi
II-III
132 mi away
D) Wausau Slalom Course (0.35 mile modified natural channel)
0.3 mi
125 ft/mi
II-III+(IV)
151 mi away
C) Grandfather Falls (1 mile)
0.9 mi
60 ft/mi
I-II(III)
171 mi away
B) Camp 10 to Menard Isle (4 miles)
4.5 mi
II-III
181 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 Orion Boat Landing provides public access to the Wisconsin River near the unincorporated community of Almar Acres, just off State Highway 60 in Muscoda. This is a straightforward put-in option for kayakers, canoeists, and motorboaters looking to access this major Wisconsin waterway. The landing includes parking for both vehicles and boat trailers, making it convenient for launching trips.
The Wisconsin River in this region is a large, flowing waterway suitable for various paddling activities. Paddlers should be aware that state boating regulations apply, and conditions can vary seasonally. This landing serves as one of several access points along this stretch of river, making it a useful reference point for planning multi-day paddle trips or day outings. Contact the Wisconsin DNR for current conditions, amenities, and any specific access details before your visit.
The Wisconsin River in this region is a large, flowing waterway suitable for various paddling activities. Paddlers should be aware that state boating regulations apply, and conditions can vary seasonally. This landing serves as one of several access points along this stretch of river, making it a useful reference point for planning multi-day paddle trips or day outings. Contact the Wisconsin DNR for current conditions, amenities, and any specific access details before your visit.