Access Site
WI
Yost Road Access
Source: wisconsin_department_of_natural_resources Updated 1 year ago
City: Omro, WI
County: Winnebago County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 44.06957123, -88.71687992
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Location
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Nearby Gauge Conditions
Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Runs on Fox River
9 runs (3 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
II-IV+
Downstream from here (24.7 mi to put-in)
B) Appleton Dam (PnP) *Access Issues*
0.1 mi
II-III(IV)
Downstream from here (34.1 mi to put-in)
C) Kaukauna/1000 Islands: Hwy.55/Main Ave. to CTH.ZZ (1.5 miles)
2.5 mi
27 ft/mi
II
Upstream from here (19.2 mi from take-out)
A) N Wave (Neenah)
0.1 mi
These whitewater runs are on the same river but located more than 50 miles from this access site.
II
52 mi away
D) De Pere Dam (PnP) *Access Issues*
0.7 mi
I
80 mi away
A) Downtown Waukesha: Barstow St. to Wisconsin Ave. (0.5 mile)
0.4 mi
10 ft/mi
I(II)
98 mi away
B) Waterford/Rochester/Burlington (PnP)
0.5 mi
I-II(IV)
155 mi away
C) Batavia Dam (PnP)
0.2 mi
I-II
168 mi away
D) Yorkville: Marge Cline Whitewater Course (PnP)
0.2 mi
10 ft/mi
II
168 mi away
Jaycee Pond Park (PnP)
0.3 mi
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater
About This Access Site
The Yost Road access site in Omro provides year-round, free public access to the Fox River, a substantial stream suitable for various paddling and boating activities. Located in Winnebago County, this launch point offers a convenient entry point to explore this major river system. As a large river (Stream Order 7) with a drainage area of 2,500 square miles, the Fox River supports consistent water flow and accommodates multiple types of watercraft.
Paddlers and boaters should be aware that the Fox River in this section has a moderate average gradient of 2.4 feet/mile and flows at approximately 3.63 feet/second. These conditions indicate a river with steady current suitable for canoes, kayaks, and small motorboats, though current strength may vary seasonally. The river's 202-mile total length and substantial flow (averaging 2,347 cubic feet/second) make it a reliable paddling destination with diverse recreational opportunities, from fishing to wildlife observation. As with all Upper Fox River public access properties, Yost Road provides boating access without fees, making it an accessible option for day trips and extended paddling adventures.
Paddlers and boaters should be aware that the Fox River in this section has a moderate average gradient of 2.4 feet/mile and flows at approximately 3.63 feet/second. These conditions indicate a river with steady current suitable for canoes, kayaks, and small motorboats, though current strength may vary seasonally. The river's 202-mile total length and substantial flow (averaging 2,347 cubic feet/second) make it a reliable paddling destination with diverse recreational opportunities, from fishing to wildlife observation. As with all Upper Fox River public access properties, Yost Road provides boating access without fees, making it an accessible option for day trips and extended paddling adventures.