Access Site
WI
Port Andrews
City: Blue River, WI
County: Richland County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 43.20676, -90.56632
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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
There are no whitewater runs within 50 miles of this access site.
These whitewater runs are on the same river but located more than 50 miles from this access site.
Difficulty Classes
I Easy
II Novice
III Intermediate
IV Advanced
V Expert/Extreme
VI Unrunnable
I(III)
62 mi away
F) Wisconsin Dells - Narrows (Blackhawk Island) (PnP)
6.2 mi
II
58 mi away
G) Prairie du Sac (PnP)
0.3 mi
I-II
111 mi away
E) Stevens Point: Whiting Dam, Al Tech County Park (PnP, 0.6mi.)
5.4 mi
II-III
137 mi away
D) Wausau Slalom Course (0.35 mile modified natural channel)
0.3 mi
125 ft/mi
II-III+(IV)
154 mi away
C) Grandfather Falls (1 mile)
0.9 mi
60 ft/mi
I-II(III)
175 mi away
B) Camp 10 to Menard Isle (4 miles)
4.5 mi
II-III
186 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
**Overview**
Port Andrews is a public boat ramp providing access to the Wisconsin River near Blue River in Richland County. This site serves paddlers, canoeists, and motorboaters looking to launch onto the Wisconsin River, one of Wisconsin's major waterways.
**Practical Details**
The ramp is a solid access point for getting boats and canoes onto the water. No camping is permitted at this site. The nearby Pine River Trail is closed to ATV/UTV use. If you're visiting during winter months, check the Richland County Snowmobile Alliance Facebook page for current trail conditions and seasonal closures.
**Planning Your Visit**
Before heading out, consult the Wisconsin DNR boat access website (dnr.wi.gov/topic/Lands/boataccess/) for the most current information about this and other nearby landings. Richland County offers numerous boat landings and canoe launches throughout the area, providing multiple options for accessing the Wisconsin River and surrounding waters.
Port Andrews is a public boat ramp providing access to the Wisconsin River near Blue River in Richland County. This site serves paddlers, canoeists, and motorboaters looking to launch onto the Wisconsin River, one of Wisconsin's major waterways.
**Practical Details**
The ramp is a solid access point for getting boats and canoes onto the water. No camping is permitted at this site. The nearby Pine River Trail is closed to ATV/UTV use. If you're visiting during winter months, check the Richland County Snowmobile Alliance Facebook page for current trail conditions and seasonal closures.
**Planning Your Visit**
Before heading out, consult the Wisconsin DNR boat access website (dnr.wi.gov/topic/Lands/boataccess/) for the most current information about this and other nearby landings. Richland County offers numerous boat landings and canoe launches throughout the area, providing multiple options for accessing the Wisconsin River and surrounding waters.