Heffron Street

The Heffron Street boat ramp in Stevens Point provides public access to McDill Pond via the Plover River. This is a convenient launch point for paddlers and boaters looking to explore the pond and its connection to the broader Plover River system. The access area is located along Heffron Street in Stevens Point, Portage County.

From this put-in, paddlers can access McDill Pond and venture downstream on the Plover River toward the Wisconsin River, located approximately one mile away. The river winds through the area with rip-rap banks and passes under several stone and metal bridges as it flows through the park. This makes for scenic paddling with varied water conditions depending on water levels and season.

For current information about amenities, hours of operation, and any access conditions, check the Wisconsin DNR boat access website at dnr.wi.gov/topic/Lands/boataccess/, which maintains detailed records of public launch sites throughout the state.