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Ixonia Kaul Park offers public boat launch access to the Rock River in Jefferson County. The facility features a concrete boat ramp, gravel access area, parking, and picnic facilities. Note that a boat launch permit (valid calendar year) is required by Jefferson County. The park is maintained by local government and provides a straightforward launch point for kayaks, canoes, and motorboats.
The Rock River at this location is a major waterway—a Stream Order 8 river with an average flow of 8,774 cubic feet per second and moderate current averaging 4.49 feet/second. The river's gentle average gradient of 1 foot/mile makes it manageable for paddlers. Water levels can vary seasonally and affect ramp accessibility; during low water periods, the concrete ramp may become steeper and longer. From Kaul Park, paddlers have multiple route options both upstream and downstream, with several other launch points available within reasonable paddling distances for planning multi-access trips.