City: Wausau, WI
County: Marathon County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 44.98417907, -89.62193725
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Nearby Gauge Conditions
Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Runs on Wisconsin River
7 runs (5 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
II-III
Put-in at this location
D) Wausau Slalom Course (0.35 mile modified natural channel)
0.3 mi
125 ft/mi
I-II
Downstream from here (34.4 mi to put-in)
E) Stevens Point: Whiting Dam, Al Tech County Park (PnP, 0.6mi.)
5.4 mi
II-III+(IV)
Upstream from here (24.8 mi from take-out)
C) Grandfather Falls (1 mile)
0.9 mi
60 ft/mi
I-II(III)
Upstream from here (38.3 mi from take-out)
B) Camp 10 to Menard Isle (4 miles)
4.5 mi
II-III
Upstream from here (47.3 mi from take-out)
A) Rhinelander (0.3 mile modified natural channel)
0.3 mi
86 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
Gilbert Park offers a public boat ramp providing access to the Wisconsin River in Wausau. This is a convenient launching point for kayakers, canoeists, and motorboaters looking to paddle or cruise this major Wisconsin waterway. The site is located in Marathon County and serves as a gateway to one of the state's most popular and accessible rivers.
The Wisconsin River in the Wausau area is a substantial paddling destination with moderate current and varying conditions depending on water levels and dam releases upstream. Paddlers should be aware of potential dam influence on water levels and flow rates. The river offers diverse paddling opportunities ranging from scenic recreational paddles to more challenging sections, making it suitable for various skill levels depending on specific conditions and sections chosen.
For trip planning, check current water conditions and dam release schedules through the Wisconsin DNR before your visit. Parking and amenities may be available at the park; contact local authorities or the DNR for specific details about hours, fees, and current facility conditions.
The Wisconsin River in the Wausau area is a substantial paddling destination with moderate current and varying conditions depending on water levels and dam releases upstream. Paddlers should be aware of potential dam influence on water levels and flow rates. The river offers diverse paddling opportunities ranging from scenic recreational paddles to more challenging sections, making it suitable for various skill levels depending on specific conditions and sections chosen.
For trip planning, check current water conditions and dam release schedules through the Wisconsin DNR before your visit. Parking and amenities may be available at the park; contact local authorities or the DNR for specific details about hours, fees, and current facility conditions.