Access Site
WI
Fox River Lock - South
Source: wisconsin_department_of_natural_resources Updated 1 year ago
City: Princeton, WI
County: Green Lake County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 43.89903015, -89.08544143
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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 (1 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
These whitewater runs are on the same river but located more than 50 miles from this access site.
II-IV+
53 mi away
B) Appleton Dam (PnP) *Access Issues*
0.1 mi
II-III(IV)
62 mi away
C) Kaukauna/1000 Islands: Hwy.55/Main Ave. to CTH.ZZ (1.5 miles)
2.5 mi
27 ft/mi
II
80 mi away
D) De Pere Dam (PnP) *Access Issues*
0.7 mi
I
85 mi away
A) Downtown Waukesha: Barstow St. to Wisconsin Ave. (0.5 mile)
0.4 mi
10 ft/mi
I(II)
100 mi away
B) Waterford/Rochester/Burlington (PnP)
0.5 mi
I-II(IV)
151 mi away
C) Batavia Dam (PnP)
0.2 mi
I-II
162 mi away
D) Yorkville: Marge Cline Whitewater Course (PnP)
0.2 mi
10 ft/mi
II
161 mi away
Jaycee Pond Park (PnP)
0.3 mi
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater
About This Access Site
Fox River Lock - South provides access to the Fox River, a substantial waterway flowing through central Wisconsin. This large river (Stream Order 7) features an average flow of 2,346 cubic feet per second with a moderate gradient, making it suitable for both motorized and non-motorized boaters. The access point offers both a concrete ramp and sandy shoreline suitable for launching kayaks and canoes. A large DNR parking area is available at the end of a small dirt road south from Eureka Lock Road, marked by signage for the Eureka Lock and Dam project.
Paddlers should be aware that most locks on the Upper Fox River are currently inoperable, with the exception of the Eureka lock system. This historic hand-operated lock system once made the river accessible throughout its length, but conditions have changed considerably. Be prepared to scout ahead for current navigation conditions and any portage requirements. The nearby Charles Park District facilities include seasonal restrooms, drinking water, shelters, and picnic areas—useful amenities for day trips or longer paddling excursions on this 202-mile river system.
Paddlers should be aware that most locks on the Upper Fox River are currently inoperable, with the exception of the Eureka lock system. This historic hand-operated lock system once made the river accessible throughout its length, but conditions have changed considerably. Be prepared to scout ahead for current navigation conditions and any portage requirements. The nearby Charles Park District facilities include seasonal restrooms, drinking water, shelters, and picnic areas—useful amenities for day trips or longer paddling excursions on this 202-mile river system.