Access Site
WI
Mount Simon Park
Source: wisconsin_department_of_natural_resources Updated 1 year ago
City: Eau Claire, WI
County: Eau Claire County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 44.83261836, -91.50243629
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Nearby Gauge Conditions
Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Runs on Chippewa River
4 runs (3 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
Put-in at this location
D) Downtown Eau Claire (PnP)
0.4 mi
II-III
Upstream from here (12.8 mi from take-out)
C) Lake Wissota Spillway (PnP)
0.9 mi
II-III
Upstream from here (21.4 mi from take-out)
B) Jim Falls (Pnp or up to 1.1 mile)
1.1 mi
30 ft/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
Mount Simon Park offers convenient public access to the Chippewa River and Dells Pond via a boat landing and dock. Located in Eau Claire, this 49-acre park is well-suited for kayakers, canoeists, and recreational boaters looking to launch on the Chippewa River. The park features ample amenities including picnic pavilions, parking, and a disc-golf course, making it a pleasant destination for a full day of paddling and recreation.
The dock at Mount Simon Park provides direct river access, making it easier for paddlers to get on the water compared to traditional ramps. Whether you're planning a casual paddle on Dells Pond or a longer journey down the Chippewa River, this location offers a solid launching point. Note that the nearby Riverview Park Boat Landing (2750 Riverview Drive, also in Eau Claire) features a life jacket loaner program, which may be a helpful resource for paddlers prioritizing safety on the water.
The dock at Mount Simon Park provides direct river access, making it easier for paddlers to get on the water compared to traditional ramps. Whether you're planning a casual paddle on Dells Pond or a longer journey down the Chippewa River, this location offers a solid launching point. Note that the nearby Riverview Park Boat Landing (2750 Riverview Drive, also in Eau Claire) features a life jacket loaner program, which may be a helpful resource for paddlers prioritizing safety on the water.