City: Stevens Point, WI
County: Portage County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 44.46783161, -89.57372006
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Nearby Gauge Conditions
Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Runs on Wisconsin River
7 runs (2 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
Put-in at this location
E) Stevens Point: Whiting Dam, Al Tech County Park (PnP, 0.6mi.)
5.4 mi
II-III
Upstream from here (34.0 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.
I(III)
57 mi away
F) Wisconsin Dells - Narrows (Blackhawk Island) (PnP)
6.2 mi
II-III+(IV)
59 mi away
C) Grandfather Falls (1 mile)
0.9 mi
60 ft/mi
I-II(III)
74 mi away
B) Camp 10 to Menard Isle (4 miles)
4.5 mi
II-III
82 mi away
A) Rhinelander (0.3 mile modified natural channel)
0.3 mi
86 ft/mi
II
81 mi away
G) Prairie du Sac (PnP)
0.3 mi
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater
About This Access Site
Located at the end of Blue Heron Lane in Stevens Point, the Blue Heron boat launch provides public access to the Wisconsin River with a concrete ramp and full facilities. This is a convenient put-in point for kayakers, canoeists, and motorboaters looking to explore this section of the river.
The Wisconsin River at Stevens Point offers a mix of paddling conditions suitable for various skill levels. The launch's full amenities and dedicated concrete ramp make it an accessible starting point for day trips and longer paddling adventures. Whether you're planning a fishing excursion, leisurely float, or more active paddling, this publicly-owned access site serves as a reliable entry point to the river. For current conditions, water levels, and any facility updates, check the Wisconsin DNR's boat access database at dnr.wi.gov.
The Wisconsin River at Stevens Point offers a mix of paddling conditions suitable for various skill levels. The launch's full amenities and dedicated concrete ramp make it an accessible starting point for day trips and longer paddling adventures. Whether you're planning a fishing excursion, leisurely float, or more active paddling, this publicly-owned access site serves as a reliable entry point to the river. For current conditions, water levels, and any facility updates, check the Wisconsin DNR's boat access database at dnr.wi.gov.