Access Site
WI
River Front Boat Ramp
Kinnickinnic River • Milwaukee River
Source: wisconsin_department_of_natural_resources Updated 1 year ago
City: Milwaukee, WI
County: Milwaukee County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 43.02505119, -87.90417373
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Nearby Gauge Conditions
Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Runs on Kinnickinnic River
2 runs (1 nearby)Difficulty Classes
I Easy
II Novice
III Intermediate
IV Advanced
V Expert/Extreme
VI Unrunnable
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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
**Location & Access:** River Front is a public boat launch located at South Water and Bruce Street in Milwaukee, along the Kinnickinnic River. This is an urban access point convenient for paddlers and boaters launching into the river system within the city.
**Facilities & Launch Details:** The site features a boat ramp with a self-pay station for launch fees. Please note that watercraft are restricted to designated launch areas only—landing or trailering watercraft across parkland outside these zones is prohibited. Watercraft are also not permitted on park lagoons without written authorization. This access point is part of Milwaukee's emerging urban water trail system developed by Friends of Milwaukee's Rivers.
**Paddling Considerations:** The Kinnickinnic River in this urban section offers a scenic paddle through the city. Be aware that water levels can fluctuate significantly due to seasonal changes and weather events, which may affect paddling conditions. For current water conditions, river characteristics, and additional access points on the Kinnickinnic, consult the Wisconsin DNR boat access database or local paddling resources like onWater Fish for up-to-date conditions and trip planning.
**Facilities & Launch Details:** The site features a boat ramp with a self-pay station for launch fees. Please note that watercraft are restricted to designated launch areas only—landing or trailering watercraft across parkland outside these zones is prohibited. Watercraft are also not permitted on park lagoons without written authorization. This access point is part of Milwaukee's emerging urban water trail system developed by Friends of Milwaukee's Rivers.
**Paddling Considerations:** The Kinnickinnic River in this urban section offers a scenic paddle through the city. Be aware that water levels can fluctuate significantly due to seasonal changes and weather events, which may affect paddling conditions. For current water conditions, river characteristics, and additional access points on the Kinnickinnic, consult the Wisconsin DNR boat access database or local paddling resources like onWater Fish for up-to-date conditions and trip planning.