City: Lone Rock, WI
County: Richland County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 43.20951670, -90.30444204
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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
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II
Upstream from here (40.3 mi from take-out)
G) Prairie du Sac (PnP)
0.3 mi
I(III)
Upstream from here (46.3 mi from take-out)
F) Wisconsin Dells - Narrows (Blackhawk Island) (PnP)
6.2 mi
These whitewater runs are on the same river but located more than 50 miles from this access site.
I-II
101 mi away
E) Stevens Point: Whiting Dam, Al Tech County Park (PnP, 0.6mi.)
5.4 mi
II-III
129 mi away
D) Wausau Slalom Course (0.35 mile modified natural channel)
0.3 mi
125 ft/mi
II-III+(IV)
149 mi away
C) Grandfather Falls (1 mile)
0.9 mi
60 ft/mi
I-II(III)
169 mi away
B) Camp 10 to Menard Isle (4 miles)
4.5 mi
II-III
178 mi away
A) Rhinelander (0.3 mile modified natural channel)
0.3 mi
86 ft/mi
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater
About This Access Site
Buena Vista is a publicly-owned boat ramp located in Lone Rock, Richland County, providing access to the Wisconsin River. This site serves as a convenient launch point for kayakers, canoeists, and motorboat users looking to explore this major Wisconsin waterway. The ramp is situated within Buena Vista County Park, offering a developed access point for paddlers of various skill levels.
The Wisconsin River is a substantial waterway suitable for multiple paddling styles, from leisurely canoe trips to kayaking adventures. Paddlers should be aware that state boating regulations apply on the river, so it's important to review current Wisconsin boating rules before launching. The site's location on the Lower Wisconsin Scenic River corridor makes it part of an established water trail system with multiple access points upstream and downstream, allowing for trip planning flexibility.
Before visiting, check current conditions and any seasonal considerations specific to the Wisconsin River. For detailed information about amenities, parking, hours of operation, and current access conditions, contact local park management or review the Lower Wisconsin Scenic River Water Trail Map for trip planning and safety information.
The Wisconsin River is a substantial waterway suitable for multiple paddling styles, from leisurely canoe trips to kayaking adventures. Paddlers should be aware that state boating regulations apply on the river, so it's important to review current Wisconsin boating rules before launching. The site's location on the Lower Wisconsin Scenic River corridor makes it part of an established water trail system with multiple access points upstream and downstream, allowing for trip planning flexibility.
Before visiting, check current conditions and any seasonal considerations specific to the Wisconsin River. For detailed information about amenities, parking, hours of operation, and current access conditions, contact local park management or review the Lower Wisconsin Scenic River Water Trail Map for trip planning and safety information.