City: Avoca, WI
County: Iowa County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 43.15870995, -90.18773949
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Whitewater Runs on Wisconsin River
7 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
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II
Upstream from here (33.3 mi from take-out)
G) Prairie du Sac (PnP)
0.3 mi
I(III)
Upstream from here (42.8 mi from take-out)
F) Wisconsin Dells - Narrows (Blackhawk Island) (PnP)
6.2 mi
These whitewater runs are on the same river but located more than 50 miles from this access site.
I-II
101 mi away
E) Stevens Point: Whiting Dam, Al Tech County Park (PnP, 0.6mi.)
5.4 mi
II-III
130 mi away
D) Wausau Slalom Course (0.35 mile modified natural channel)
0.3 mi
125 ft/mi
II-III+(IV)
150 mi away
C) Grandfather Falls (1 mile)
0.9 mi
60 ft/mi
I-II(III)
170 mi away
B) Camp 10 to Menard Isle (4 miles)
4.5 mi
II-III
179 mi away
A) Rhinelander (0.3 mile modified natural channel)
0.3 mi
86 ft/mi
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater
About This Access Site
**Location & Access:** Otter Creek is located near Avoca in Iowa County, providing access to the Wisconsin River. This is a public boat ramp with trailer parking available, though facilities are minimal—expect no toilets or trash service, and very little shade. The site accommodates both motorized and non-motorized craft.
**Paddling Conditions:** Paddlers should be prepared for a moderately challenging section with several obstacles. The creek features multiple logjams and eroded banks that require careful navigation. There's at least one scenic rock outcrop and a potentially difficult fence crossing near Highway C to watch for. From Highway C to the boat landing is approximately 2.9 miles of paddling. The water level and navigability can vary, so check current conditions before launching.
**Alternatives:** If you prefer quieter, more scenic access with better facilities, consider Cave Hollow Road (with public parking on both sides of the bridge) or the popular Blackhawk Lake Boat Ramp, which offers more amenities and attracts fewer motorboats. Brace Memorial Park (Fireman's Park) near Highway 130 is another quieter alternative on the opposite side of the Wisconsin River. Always check current Wisconsin DNR boating regulations before your trip.
**Paddling Conditions:** Paddlers should be prepared for a moderately challenging section with several obstacles. The creek features multiple logjams and eroded banks that require careful navigation. There's at least one scenic rock outcrop and a potentially difficult fence crossing near Highway C to watch for. From Highway C to the boat landing is approximately 2.9 miles of paddling. The water level and navigability can vary, so check current conditions before launching.
**Alternatives:** If you prefer quieter, more scenic access with better facilities, consider Cave Hollow Road (with public parking on both sides of the bridge) or the popular Blackhawk Lake Boat Ramp, which offers more amenities and attracts fewer motorboats. Brace Memorial Park (Fireman's Park) near Highway 130 is another quieter alternative on the opposite side of the Wisconsin River. Always check current Wisconsin DNR boating regulations before your trip.