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Access Site WI

Sunrise

Saint Croix River • Sunrise River

Source: wisconsin_department_of_natural_resources Updated 1 year ago

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City: Cushing, WI
County: Polk County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 45.56819392, -92.86478280
H49P+73 Cushing, WI, USA
Air Temp: --
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Nearby Gauge Conditions
Goose Creek at Harris, MN 5.6 mi away
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St. Croix River at St. Croix Falls, WI 15.4 mi away
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Snake River near Pine City, MN 19.2 mi away
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Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Run
I-II St. Croix - B) Riverside Landing to St. Croix Falls (up to 77 miles)
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Current Conditions
-- • 1000.00-5000.00 cfs
St. Croix River near Danbury, WI
Whitewater Runs on Saint Croix River
3 runs (2 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
I-II This location is on this run B) Riverside Landing to St. Croix Falls (up to 77 miles)
77.0 mi
II-III Downstream from here (18.7 mi to put-in) C) Taylors Falls (PnP)
0.1 mi
These whitewater runs are on the same river but located more than 50 miles from this access site.
I-II 55 mi away A) Gordon Dam to Riverside Landing (23.3 miles)
23.4 mi
Whitewater data from American Whitewater
About This Access Site
The Sunrise access site in Cushing provides a **20-foot-wide concrete boat ramp** offering convenient launch access to the Saint Croix River. This location is suitable for kayaks, canoes, and motorized boats. The ramp typically features basic amenities for day-use paddling and boating access to this popular recreational waterway.

The Saint Croix River is a scenic, gentle-gradient river popular for recreational paddling, fishing, and boating throughout Wisconsin and Minnesota. Before launching, confirm any current access fees, parking availability, and specific amenities at this site, as conditions and services can vary seasonally. Paddlers should wear U.S. Coast Guard-approved personal flotation devices and be prepared for varying water conditions. The river offers excellent opportunities for both day trips and longer expeditions, with numerous other access points available along its length if you're planning multi-day journeys.