Access Site
WI
Lower Chippewa View Park
Source: wisconsin_department_of_natural_resources Updated 1 year ago
City: Durand, WI
County: Pepin County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 44.62935178, -91.96753227
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Location
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Nearby Gauge Conditions
Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Runs on Chippewa River
4 runs (2 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
Downstream from here (34.4 mi to put-in)
D) Downtown Eau Claire (PnP)
0.4 mi
II-III
Upstream from here (47.6 mi from take-out)
C) Lake Wissota Spillway (PnP)
0.9 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
Located in Durand along the Chippewa River in Pepin County, Lower Chippewa View Park provides public boat access for kayakers, canoeists, and motorboaters. This is a convenient launch point for exploring the lower section of the Chippewa River, a major waterway in northwestern Wisconsin known for its scenic corridor and historical significance.
Paddlers launching here should be prepared for river conditions typical of the lower Chippewa, which flows through a mix of forest and agricultural landscape. The site offers a practical access point for both day trips and longer expeditions along the river. Before heading out, check current river conditions, water levels, and any advisories through the Wisconsin DNR website, as river conditions can vary seasonally. Parking and basic facilities are available at the park.
For comprehensive details about amenities, seasonal access, fees, and current conditions, contact Pepin County Parks or visit the Wisconsin DNR boat access website at **dnr.wi.gov/topic/Lands/boataccess/**.
Paddlers launching here should be prepared for river conditions typical of the lower Chippewa, which flows through a mix of forest and agricultural landscape. The site offers a practical access point for both day trips and longer expeditions along the river. Before heading out, check current river conditions, water levels, and any advisories through the Wisconsin DNR website, as river conditions can vary seasonally. Parking and basic facilities are available at the park.
For comprehensive details about amenities, seasonal access, fees, and current conditions, contact Pepin County Parks or visit the Wisconsin DNR boat access website at **dnr.wi.gov/topic/Lands/boataccess/**.