City: Wisconsin Rapids, WI
County: Wood County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 44.37411546, -89.85079152
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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 (20.4 mi to put-in)
E) Stevens Point: Whiting Dam, Al Tech County Park (PnP, 0.6mi.)
5.4 mi
I(III)
Downstream from here (48.6 mi to put-in)
F) Wisconsin Dells - Narrows (Blackhawk Island) (PnP)
6.2 mi
II-III
Upstream from here (42.9 mi from take-out)
D) Wausau Slalom Course (0.35 mile modified natural channel)
0.3 mi
125 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**
Ben Hanson Park is located at 2321 2nd Avenue South in Wisconsin Rapids, Wood County. The site features a dedicated boat ramp on the southern end of the park, providing public access to the Wisconsin River. This is a convenient launching point for paddlers and boaters exploring this major Wisconsin waterway.
**Amenities & Nearby Recreation**
The park offers a paved, multi-purpose trail that runs parallel to the river, extending from the boat ramp north toward the Grand Avenue Bridge—ideal for pre-paddle scouting or post-paddling walks. Ben Hanson Park is also home to the Wisconsin State Firefighters Memorial. The Wisconsin River in the Wisconsin Rapids area features numerous islands suitable for exploration and camping, making this a good base for day trips or multi-day paddling adventures on one of Wisconsin's major river systems.
**Planning Your Visit**
Paddlers should check current water conditions and flow levels before launching, as the Wisconsin River's character varies seasonally. For complete information on facilities, hours, and any applicable fees, contact the Wisconsin Rapids Parks Department or visit the Wisconsin DNR boat access website.
Ben Hanson Park is located at 2321 2nd Avenue South in Wisconsin Rapids, Wood County. The site features a dedicated boat ramp on the southern end of the park, providing public access to the Wisconsin River. This is a convenient launching point for paddlers and boaters exploring this major Wisconsin waterway.
**Amenities & Nearby Recreation**
The park offers a paved, multi-purpose trail that runs parallel to the river, extending from the boat ramp north toward the Grand Avenue Bridge—ideal for pre-paddle scouting or post-paddling walks. Ben Hanson Park is also home to the Wisconsin State Firefighters Memorial. The Wisconsin River in the Wisconsin Rapids area features numerous islands suitable for exploration and camping, making this a good base for day trips or multi-day paddling adventures on one of Wisconsin's major river systems.
**Planning Your Visit**
Paddlers should check current water conditions and flow levels before launching, as the Wisconsin River's character varies seasonally. For complete information on facilities, hours, and any applicable fees, contact the Wisconsin Rapids Parks Department or visit the Wisconsin DNR boat access website.
Nearby Recreation Areas
Wisconsin River islands in Wisconsin Rapids
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