Access Site
WI
Parking: Gravel Lot
City: Eau Claire, WI
County: Eau Claire
Type: Whitewater Take Out
Location: 44.82199900, -91.50700400
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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 Run
II
Take-out
Chippewa - D) Downtown Eau Claire (PnP)
Current Conditions
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• 2500.00-18000.00 cfs
Chippewa River below Dells DAM at Eau Claire, WI
Whitewater Runs on Chippewa River
4 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
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II
Put-in at this location
D) Downtown Eau Claire (PnP)
0.4 mi
II-III
Upstream from here (13.5 mi from take-out)
C) Lake Wissota Spillway (PnP)
0.9 mi
II-III
Upstream from here (22.2 mi from take-out)
B) Jim Falls (Pnp or up to 1.1 mile)
1.1 mi
30 ft/mi
These whitewater runs are on the same river but located more than 50 miles from this access site.
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater
About This Access Site
This is a whitewater take-out access point on the Chippewa River near Eau Claire, Wisconsin. The site features a gravel parking lot that provides vehicle access for paddlers finishing their whitewater runs. As a take-out location, this site is specifically designed for boaters exiting the river after paddling upstream sections, making it an essential stop for planning multi-day or full-day whitewater trips on the Chippewa.
The gravel lot parking is typical for whitewater access points, offering a more casual and often more affordable alternative to developed boat launches. Paddlers using this take-out should be prepared for basic facilities and should plan their shuttles accordingly. The Chippewa River in this area offers whitewater paddling opportunities that attract kayakers and canoeists looking for moving water experiences.
The gravel lot parking is typical for whitewater access points, offering a more casual and often more affordable alternative to developed boat launches. Paddlers using this take-out should be prepared for basic facilities and should plan their shuttles accordingly. The Chippewa River in this area offers whitewater paddling opportunities that attract kayakers and canoeists looking for moving water experiences.
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