Access Site
WI
Thiensville Boat Ramp
Source: wisconsin_department_of_natural_resources Updated 1 year ago
City: Thiensville, WI
County: Ozaukee County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 43.23100519, -87.97859037
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Location
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Nearby Gauge Conditions
Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Runs on Milwaukee 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
I-II(III)
Downstream from here (10.2 mi to put-in)
C) Estabrook Park to N.Riverboat Road (PnP or up to 3.6 miles)
3.5 mi
10 ft/mi
I-II(III)
Upstream from here (5.2 mi from take-out)
B) Grafton Dells: Bridge Street to Lime Kiln Park Landing (PnP or 1.2 miles)
1.2 mi
30 ft/mi
I(II)
Upstream from here (18.5 mi from take-out)
A) West Bend: E.Washington St./Dam to S.River Road (2 miles)
2.0 mi
10 ft/mi
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater
About This Access Site
**Location & Facilities**
Thiensville Village Park provides public access to the Milwaukee River in the village of Thiensville, Ozaukee County. The site features a boat launch, trailer parking, and a porous parking lot. A picnic shelter is also available, making it suitable for family outings. Note that paddlers must drag boats up a modest hill to reach the parking area from the water.
**Paddling Opportunities**
This access point is conveniently located near the Thiensville Dam and serves as an excellent starting point for exploring the Milwaukee River's northern suburban stretches. Paddlers can access several downstream routes, including a scenic 3.9-mile paddle to the Bruce Street Boat Ramp through downtown Milwaukee, or continue further to Riverside Park (6.3 miles). The site also benefits from proximity to the Ozaukee Interurban Trail, which offers bike shuttle options for multi-segment trips.
**What to Know**
The Milwaukee River in this section is a moderate paddling destination suitable for kayaks and canoes. Plan accordingly for the uphill carry from water to parking, and check conditions near the dam before launching.
Thiensville Village Park provides public access to the Milwaukee River in the village of Thiensville, Ozaukee County. The site features a boat launch, trailer parking, and a porous parking lot. A picnic shelter is also available, making it suitable for family outings. Note that paddlers must drag boats up a modest hill to reach the parking area from the water.
**Paddling Opportunities**
This access point is conveniently located near the Thiensville Dam and serves as an excellent starting point for exploring the Milwaukee River's northern suburban stretches. Paddlers can access several downstream routes, including a scenic 3.9-mile paddle to the Bruce Street Boat Ramp through downtown Milwaukee, or continue further to Riverside Park (6.3 miles). The site also benefits from proximity to the Ozaukee Interurban Trail, which offers bike shuttle options for multi-segment trips.
**What to Know**
The Milwaukee River in this section is a moderate paddling destination suitable for kayaks and canoes. Plan accordingly for the uphill carry from water to parking, and check conditions near the dam before launching.