Access Site
WI
Beans Eddy Road
Wisconsin River • Big Eau Pleine River
Source: wisconsin_department_of_natural_resources Updated 1 year ago
City: Mosinee, WI
County: Marathon County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 44.75928080, -89.73125107
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Location
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Nearby Gauge Conditions
Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Runs on Wisconsin River
7 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
I-II
Downstream from here (21.5 mi to put-in)
E) Stevens Point: Whiting Dam, Al Tech County Park (PnP, 0.6mi.)
5.4 mi
II-III
Upstream from here (15.2 mi from take-out)
D) Wausau Slalom Course (0.35 mile modified natural channel)
0.3 mi
125 ft/mi
II-III+(IV)
Upstream from here (37.6 mi from take-out)
C) Grandfather Falls (1 mile)
0.9 mi
60 ft/mi
These whitewater runs are on the same river but located more than 50 miles from this access site.
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater
About This Access Site
**Location & Access:** Beans Eddy Road provides public boat ramp and carry-in access to the Wisconsin River in Mosinee, Marathon County. This is a convenient launch point for paddlers and boaters exploring this section of the river.
**Paddling Conditions:** This access site is positioned along a flatwater section of the Wisconsin River. It's located approximately 2.8 miles downstream from Chucks Landing/Mosinee Dam, making it useful for shorter paddling trips or as a take-out point. The initial paddling upstream toward the dam offers pleasant river scenery, though downstream conditions become more influenced by the adjacent flowage. This site works well for recreational paddlers, canoeists, and kayakers of varying skill levels seeking calm-water paddling.
**What to Expect:** As a public access point, Beans Eddy Road offers both boat ramp and carry-in options, providing flexibility for different watercraft types. Contact local Marathon County parks and recreation resources for specific information about parking, facilities, and any current conditions or seasonal restrictions.
**Paddling Conditions:** This access site is positioned along a flatwater section of the Wisconsin River. It's located approximately 2.8 miles downstream from Chucks Landing/Mosinee Dam, making it useful for shorter paddling trips or as a take-out point. The initial paddling upstream toward the dam offers pleasant river scenery, though downstream conditions become more influenced by the adjacent flowage. This site works well for recreational paddlers, canoeists, and kayakers of varying skill levels seeking calm-water paddling.
**What to Expect:** As a public access point, Beans Eddy Road offers both boat ramp and carry-in options, providing flexibility for different watercraft types. Contact local Marathon County parks and recreation resources for specific information about parking, facilities, and any current conditions or seasonal restrictions.