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Access Site WI

Mark Holmgren Memorial

Black River

Source: wisconsin_department_of_natural_resources Updated 1 year ago

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City: Black River Falls, WI
County: Jackson County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 44.29705874, -90.84366265
1 N Roosevelt Rd, Black River Falls, WI 54615, USA
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Nearby Gauge Conditions
Black River Ds ST Highway 54 at Black River Falls, WI Same River 0.3 mi away
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Black River at Neillsville, WI Same River 21.4 mi away
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Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Runs on Black River
6 runs (5 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
I-II Upstream from here (5.9 mi from take-out) F) Hatfield Hydro to Hall's Creek Landing (3.9 miles)
4.2 mi 10 ft/mi
II-III(IV) Upstream from here (8.6 mi from take-out) E) Hatfield Dam to Power Plant (3.2 miles)
3.1 mi 20 ft/mi
I-III Upstream from here (15.8 mi from take-out) D) Neillsville to Lake Arbutus (12.5 miles)
12.2 mi 8 ft/mi
I-II Upstream from here (25.3 mi from take-out) C) CTH.H to Neillsville (7.6 miles)
7.6 mi 8 ft/mi
I-II Upstream from here (28.8 mi from take-out) B) Greenwood Park to CTH. H (10.5 miles)
10.7 mi 6 ft/mi
These whitewater runs are on the same river but located more than 50 miles from this access site.
II-III(V+) 177 mi away Little Manitou Falls to RR bridge off Station Rd (4.6 miles)
4.4 mi 55 ft/mi
Whitewater data from American Whitewater
About This Access Site
Located in Black River Falls, Jackson County, the Mark Holmgren Memorial access site provides public boat launch facilities on the Black River, a major river system flowing through Wisconsin. This is a publicly-owned ramp and carry-in access point, making it suitable for kayakers, canoeists, and motorized boaters looking to access this substantial waterway.

The Black River is a significant stream (stream order 9) with an average flow of approximately 10,541 cubic feet per second and moderate gradient of 1.5 feet/mile. Paddlers should expect a major river environment with considerable water volume and current. The site's location near Black River Falls offers access to sections of this 288-mile river system that drains over 8,400 square miles. Those planning trips should be prepared for the river's substantial flow and velocity (average 2.83 feet/second) and check current water conditions before launching.

For the most current information on amenities, hours of operation, and detailed directions, consult the Wisconsin DNR boat access database at dnr.wi.gov/topic/Lands/boataccess/. User reviews on that site often provide helpful tips from other paddlers and boaters who have used this access point.