Access Site
WI
Pemene Boat Landing
City: Kremlin, WI
County: Marinette County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 45.62350422, -87.79762322
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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 Menominee River
3 runsDifficulty 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
II-III
Downstream from here (2.9 mi to put-in)
B) Quiver Falls (0.3 miles) *Fee Area*
0.3 mi
9 ft/mi
IV
Downstream from here (2.5 mi to put-in)
C) Pemene Falls (0.2 miles) *Fee Area*
0.1 mi
24 ft/mi
II-IV
Upstream from here (13.6 mi from take-out)
A) Piers Gorge: Niagara to Hwy.8 (0.5-2.9 miles) *Fee Area*
2.7 mi
15 ft/mi
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater
About This Access Site
The Pemebonwon boat ramp in Kremlin provides access to the Menominee River, a large river system with an average flow of 3,491 cubic feet per second and a moderate gradient of 4.5 feet/mile. This access point is located at the confluence of the Pemebonwon and Menominee Rivers and serves as a takeout for paddlers completing floats in the scenic 17-mile undeveloped corridor that straddles the Wisconsin-Michigan border. The site includes a boat launching ramp, picnic area, and a 36-unit campground maintained by Marinette County, making it suitable for both day trips and overnight outings.
This location is ideal for canoeists and kayakers looking to access floats through beautiful, relatively undeveloped river country. The Menominee River at this location is a substantial waterway (Stream Order 7) with moderate current and adequate water flow for paddling. Nearby paddling options include access points upriver near Faithhorn, Michigan, with common floats in the 8-17 mile range. Four canoe campsites are available through the Wisconsin DNR for multi-day trips, including the Pemebonwon site itself.
**Note:** Verify current access conditions and any seasonal closures before visiting, particularly during winter months when ice conditions may impact usability.
This location is ideal for canoeists and kayakers looking to access floats through beautiful, relatively undeveloped river country. The Menominee River at this location is a substantial waterway (Stream Order 7) with moderate current and adequate water flow for paddling. Nearby paddling options include access points upriver near Faithhorn, Michigan, with common floats in the 8-17 mile range. Four canoe campsites are available through the Wisconsin DNR for multi-day trips, including the Pemebonwon site itself.
**Note:** Verify current access conditions and any seasonal closures before visiting, particularly during winter months when ice conditions may impact usability.