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Access Site WI

Tensfeldt Park

Rock River • Crawfish River

Source: wisconsin_department_of_natural_resources Updated 1 year ago

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City: Jefferson, WI
County: Jefferson County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 42.99532306, -88.80501866
267299 W Riverview Dr, Jefferson, WI 53549, USA
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Nearby Gauge Conditions
Rock River at Jefferson, WI Same River 0.1 mi away
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Rock River at Fort Atkinson, WI Same River 4.9 mi away
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Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Runs on Rock River
2 runs (1 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
III Upstream from here (23.6 mi from take-out) Indianford / Janesville Dams (PnP)
0.1 mi
These whitewater runs are on the same river but located more than 50 miles from this access site.
II-III+ 246 mi away Worm Lake outlet to Sturgeon River (9.1 miles)
8.3 mi 69 ft/mi
Whitewater data from American Whitewater
About This Access Site
Tensfeldt Park in Jefferson offers a well-maintained public boat ramp and canoe access to the Rock River, a major waterway flowing through south-central Wisconsin. The 4-acre park provides ample amenities for paddlers and boaters, including a dedicated boat/canoe ramp, parking for vehicles and trailers, restrooms, picnic tables, and grills. The park is known for its upkeep and scenic setting, with landscaped grounds and an artesian spring on-site.

The Rock River at this location is a substantial stream—a major river system spanning nearly 300 miles with strong average flow (8,774 cubic feet/second) and moderate current (4.5 feet/second). Paddlers should be prepared for a moving river with consistent downstream travel. The river's gentle gradient (1 foot/mile) suggests relatively smooth conditions without significant drops, making it suitable for intermediate paddlers and recreational boaters. Multiple parking areas are available throughout the park along South Tensfeldt Avenue, East Henry Street, and East Riverview Drive.
Amenities
parking
restrooms