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Access Site WI

Traxler Park Central

Rock River

Source: wisconsin_department_of_natural_resources Updated 1 year ago

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City: Janesville, WI
County: Rock County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 42.69326827, -89.03214645
55 St Marys Ct, Janesville, WI 53545, USA
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Nearby Gauge Conditions
Rock River at Afton, WI Same River 5.9 mi away
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Rock River at Newville, WI Same River 9.5 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 (8.5 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+ 269 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
Traxler Park in Janesville offers convenient access to the Rock River, a major waterway flowing through Wisconsin. This 27-acre developed park features a dedicated boat ramp and mooring dock with accessible parking and amenities including pavilions, play equipment, and a warming house with kitchen facilities. The park is home to the Rock Aqua Jays Stadium and Veterans Memorial Plaza, making it a popular spot for both paddlers and families.

The Rock River at this location is a substantial stream—a major river comparable in size to the Mississippi or Missouri, with an average flow of approximately 8,774 cubic feet per second and moderate current velocity of 4.49 feet per second. The river maintains a gentle average gradient of 1 foot per mile in this region. Paddlers should be prepared for consistent current and typical river conditions. The site is part of the Rock River National Water Trail's urban section, and nearby takeout options (including Centerway Dam portage to the south) provide additional paddling opportunities for trip planning.
Amenities
parking
restrooms