Access Site
WI
Tichigan Lake Public Access
Fox River - Tichigan Lake • Fox River
Source: wisconsin_department_of_natural_resources Updated 1 year ago
City: Waterford, WI
County: Racine County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 42.82350402, -88.23376612
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Location
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Nearby Gauge Conditions
Fox River near Mukwonago, WI
3.2 mi away
Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Runs on Fox River
9 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
Downstream from here Upstream from here
I(II)
Downstream from here (6.0 mi to put-in)
B) Waterford/Rochester/Burlington (PnP)
0.5 mi
I
Upstream from here (12.9 mi from take-out)
A) Downtown Waukesha: Barstow St. to Wisconsin Ave. (0.5 mile)
0.4 mi
10 ft/mi
These whitewater runs are on the same river but located more than 50 miles from this access site.
I-II(IV)
67 mi away
C) Batavia Dam (PnP)
0.2 mi
I-II
83 mi away
D) Yorkville: Marge Cline Whitewater Course (PnP)
0.2 mi
10 ft/mi
II
83 mi away
Jaycee Pond Park (PnP)
0.3 mi
II
96 mi away
A) N Wave (Neenah)
0.1 mi
II-IV+
99 mi away
B) Appleton Dam (PnP) *Access Issues*
0.1 mi
II-III(IV)
100 mi away
C) Kaukauna/1000 Islands: Hwy.55/Main Ave. to CTH.ZZ (1.5 miles)
2.5 mi
27 ft/mi
II
113 mi away
D) De Pere Dam (PnP) *Access Issues*
0.7 mi
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater
About This Access Site
Located in Waterford off Bridge Drive in Racine County, the Tichigan Lake boat ramp provides public access to Tichigan Lake and the Fox River. This access point is convenient for kayakers, canoeists, and motorboaters looking to explore the lake impoundment and surrounding waterways. Additional parking is available on nearby Marsh Road, Bridge Drive, and Tichigan Road.
The site serves as a launch point for paddlers interested in exploring the broader Fox River system, which offers a mix of river and lake paddling opportunities. The Tichigan Lake area is also part of a larger corridor of access sites along the Fox River, making it useful for multi-day trips or connecting to other public launches upstream and downstream. Wildlife viewing and fishing are popular activities in the area.
Before visiting, paddlers should check current conditions on the Fox River and lake levels, particularly during seasonal fluctuations. It's recommended to contact local authorities or the Wisconsin DNR for any specific information regarding fees, parking availability, or seasonal restrictions at this access site.
The site serves as a launch point for paddlers interested in exploring the broader Fox River system, which offers a mix of river and lake paddling opportunities. The Tichigan Lake area is also part of a larger corridor of access sites along the Fox River, making it useful for multi-day trips or connecting to other public launches upstream and downstream. Wildlife viewing and fishing are popular activities in the area.
Before visiting, paddlers should check current conditions on the Fox River and lake levels, particularly during seasonal fluctuations. It's recommended to contact local authorities or the Wisconsin DNR for any specific information regarding fees, parking availability, or seasonal restrictions at this access site.
Amenities
parking
restrooms