Access Site
WI
Oak Park
Wisconsin River • Big Rib River
Source: wisconsin_department_of_natural_resources Updated 1 year ago
City: Wausau, WI
County: Marathon County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 44.95320090, -89.62910285
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Location
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Nearby Gauge Conditions
Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Runs on Wisconsin River
7 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
Downstream from here Upstream from here
II-III
Put-in at this location
D) Wausau Slalom Course (0.35 mile modified natural channel)
0.3 mi
125 ft/mi
I-II
Downstream from here (32.3 mi to put-in)
E) Stevens Point: Whiting Dam, Al Tech County Park (PnP, 0.6mi.)
5.4 mi
II-III+(IV)
Upstream from here (26.5 mi from take-out)
C) Grandfather Falls (1 mile)
0.9 mi
60 ft/mi
I-II(III)
Upstream from here (40.5 mi from take-out)
B) Camp 10 to Menard Isle (4 miles)
4.5 mi
II-III
Upstream from here (49.5 mi from take-out)
A) Rhinelander (0.3 mile modified natural channel)
0.3 mi
86 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
Oak Park provides public boat ramp and carry-in access to the Wisconsin River in Wausau. This is a convenient launch point for paddlers and motorboaters looking to access this major Wisconsin waterway. The site is municipally owned and maintained, making it a reliable option for day trips and longer paddling adventures.
The Wisconsin River in the Wausau area offers good opportunities for kayaking and canoeing, with the river's character varying depending on water levels and recent dam releases. Paddlers should be aware of current conditions before launching, as the river can be affected by upstream dam operations. The access point's location in an urban area makes it accessible for those launching in the Wausau region, though paddlers planning multiday trips or wilderness experiences may want to explore other launch points further up or downstream.
For current details on amenities, parking, fees, and any seasonal restrictions, check with the City of Wausau Parks Department or the Wisconsin DNR's boat access database at dnr.wi.gov/topic/Lands/boataccess/.
The Wisconsin River in the Wausau area offers good opportunities for kayaking and canoeing, with the river's character varying depending on water levels and recent dam releases. Paddlers should be aware of current conditions before launching, as the river can be affected by upstream dam operations. The access point's location in an urban area makes it accessible for those launching in the Wausau region, though paddlers planning multiday trips or wilderness experiences may want to explore other launch points further up or downstream.
For current details on amenities, parking, fees, and any seasonal restrictions, check with the City of Wausau Parks Department or the Wisconsin DNR's boat access database at dnr.wi.gov/topic/Lands/boataccess/.