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Access Site WI

Menominee River-Hwy JJ Access

Menominee River

Source: wisconsin_department_of_natural_resources Updated 1 year ago

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City: Wausaukee, WI
County: Marinette County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 45.32590216, -87.66347630
N10310 Caylor Rd, Wausaukee, WI 54177, USA
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Nearby Gauge Conditions
Menominee River near Mc Allister, WI Same River 0 mi away
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Menominee River at Koss, MI Same River 4.6 mi away
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Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Runs on Menominee River
3 runs
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
IV Upstream from here (20.1 mi from take-out) C) Pemene Falls (0.2 miles) *Fee Area*
0.1 mi 24 ft/mi
II-III Upstream from here (25.3 mi from take-out) B) Quiver Falls (0.3 miles) *Fee Area*
0.3 mi 9 ft/mi
II-IV Upstream from here (35.5 mi from take-out) A) Piers Gorge: Niagara to Hwy.8 (0.5-2.9 miles) *Fee Area*
2.7 mi 15 ft/mi
Whitewater data from American Whitewater
About This Access Site
The Highway JJ Bridge access point (also known as McAllister Bridge) near Wausaukee provides a convenient launch for the Menominee River, a substantial waterway with an average flow of 3,491 cubic feet per second. This location is the furthest practical upstream launch point for the lower Menominee, making it ideal for paddlers and boaters looking to explore this large river system. The bridge connects Wisconsin County Road JJ with Michigan County Road 342, serving as a gateway between the two states.

Paddlers should be aware that the Menominee River is a large, relatively fast-moving system with an average velocity of 4.71 feet per second and a notable 4.5 ft/mile gradient. About 1.5 miles upstream from this access point is Ingalls Dam; while a boat launch exists on the Michigan side of the dam, conditions there can be unpredictable with swift currents, so this Highway JJ location is recommended as the preferred launch for most paddlers. The river's substantial flow and large drainage area (3,957 square miles) mean conditions can vary seasonably, so check current water levels and flow rates before paddling.