Access Site
WI
Old St. Marie Road
Source: wisconsin_department_of_natural_resources Updated 1 year ago
City: Princeton, WI
County: Green Lake County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 43.87236635, -89.11512639
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Location
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Nearby Gauge Conditions
Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Runs on Fox River
9 runs (1 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
These whitewater runs are on the same river but located more than 50 miles from this access site.
II-IV+
55 mi away
B) Appleton Dam (PnP) *Access Issues*
0.1 mi
II-III(IV)
65 mi away
C) Kaukauna/1000 Islands: Hwy.55/Main Ave. to CTH.ZZ (1.5 miles)
2.5 mi
27 ft/mi
II
83 mi away
D) De Pere Dam (PnP) *Access Issues*
0.7 mi
I
85 mi away
A) Downtown Waukesha: Barstow St. to Wisconsin Ave. (0.5 mile)
0.4 mi
10 ft/mi
I(II)
100 mi away
B) Waterford/Rochester/Burlington (PnP)
0.5 mi
I-II(IV)
150 mi away
C) Batavia Dam (PnP)
0.2 mi
I-II
161 mi away
D) Yorkville: Marge Cline Whitewater Course (PnP)
0.2 mi
10 ft/mi
II
160 mi away
Jaycee Pond Park (PnP)
0.3 mi
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater
About This Access Site
The Old St. Marie Road public landing provides convenient access to the Upper Fox River near Princeton, situated approximately 1.9 miles downstream from other upstream launch points. This location serves as a practical take-out spot for paddlers completing shorter sections of the Fox River, though it also works as a launch point for those exploring the lower stretches. The landing is part of Wisconsin's extensive network of DNR-managed public boat access properties.
The Fox River at this location is a large, mature waterway (stream order 7) with an average flow of roughly 2,350 cubic feet per second and modest gradient of 2.4 feet per mile. Expect a peaceful, relatively slow-moving paddle suitable for canoeists and kayakers of varying skill levels. The character of the river in this section transitions toward flatter terrain with more wetland habitats, making it ideal for wildlife observation and leisurely paddling rather than whitewater or fast-current paddling. This access site is regularly used by recreational boaters, anglers, and wildlife enthusiasts exploring the Upper Fox River corridor.
The Fox River at this location is a large, mature waterway (stream order 7) with an average flow of roughly 2,350 cubic feet per second and modest gradient of 2.4 feet per mile. Expect a peaceful, relatively slow-moving paddle suitable for canoeists and kayakers of varying skill levels. The character of the river in this section transitions toward flatter terrain with more wetland habitats, making it ideal for wildlife observation and leisurely paddling rather than whitewater or fast-current paddling. This access site is regularly used by recreational boaters, anglers, and wildlife enthusiasts exploring the Upper Fox River corridor.