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Access Site WI

WIllard Avenue Bridge

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: 42.66740675, -89.04597092
MX83+XJ Janesville, WI, USA
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Nearby Gauge Conditions
Rock River at Afton, WI Same River 3.9 mi away
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Rock River at Newville, WI Same River 11.3 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 (9.8 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+ 271 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
The Willard Avenue Bridge access point provides a concrete boat ramp approximately 16 feet wide, suitable for launching kayaks, canoes, and small to medium-sized boats. Located just north of the Veterans Memorial Bridge in Janesville, the site offers ample parking for multiple vehicles and trailers, with nearby restrooms available in the adjacent park to the south.

The Rock River at this location is a major waterway—a 299-mile river with an average flow of 8,773 cubic feet per second and relatively modest gradient of 1 foot per mile. Paddlers can expect moderate current and a river suitable for various skill levels, though typical river conditions and seasonal flow variations should be considered before launching. The site's concrete ramp and multiple parking accommodates both day-use paddlers and boaters launching larger vessels. For current conditions, hours, and any access fees, contact the Wisconsin DNR or check their boat access database at dnr.wi.gov/topic/Lands/boataccess/.