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This public boat ramp is located at the south end of the Highway 26 Bridge in Watertown and features a one-lane concrete ramp with dock access and paved parking. The site serves as a convenient launch point on the Rock River, a major waterway (Stream Order 8) with substantial flow averaging 8,774 cubic feet per second. This is an established access point on the Rock River National Water Trail's urban section.
The Rock River in this area is characterized by a gentle average gradient of 1 foot per mile and moderate current of approximately 4.5 feet per second. Paddlers and boaters should be aware that the Watertown area includes multiple dam structures downstream (near Main Street and downtown), with Class I rapids and riffles in the vicinity of the Highway 26 Bridge and railroad bridge. Be prepared for changes in water conditions and plan accordingly if paddling downstream. The site's dock and concrete ramp configuration makes it suitable for kayaks, canoes, and motorized boats.