City: Merrill, WI
County: Lincoln County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 45.18303367, -89.71736494
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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
Downstream from here (16.4 mi to put-in)
D) Wausau Slalom Course (0.35 mile modified natural channel)
0.3 mi
125 ft/mi
II-III
Downstream from here (37.7 mi to put-in)
A) Rhinelander (0.3 mile modified natural channel)
0.3 mi
86 ft/mi
I-II
Downstream from here (48.9 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 (9.7 mi from take-out)
C) Grandfather Falls (1 mile)
0.9 mi
60 ft/mi
I-II(III)
Upstream from here (26.6 mi from take-out)
B) Camp 10 to Menard Isle (4 miles)
4.5 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
Otts Park offers a public boat ramp and access point to the Wisconsin River in Merrill, located in Lincoln County. This site provides convenient launching for kayakers, canoeists, and motorboats looking to access this major Wisconsin waterway. The Wisconsin River is a substantial, flowing river suitable for various paddling skill levels depending on water conditions and the specific section you plan to explore.
As a developed access site, Otts Park likely includes basic amenities typical of public boat landings in Wisconsin. Paddlers should check current water conditions and flow rates before heading out, as the river's character can vary seasonally. For the most current information on hours of operation, specific facilities available (parking, restrooms, accessibility features), and any applicable fees, contact the Merrill Parks Department or consult the Wisconsin DNR's comprehensive boat access inventory at dnr.wi.gov/topic/Lands/boataccess/.
As a developed access site, Otts Park likely includes basic amenities typical of public boat landings in Wisconsin. Paddlers should check current water conditions and flow rates before heading out, as the river's character can vary seasonally. For the most current information on hours of operation, specific facilities available (parking, restrooms, accessibility features), and any applicable fees, contact the Merrill Parks Department or consult the Wisconsin DNR's comprehensive boat access inventory at dnr.wi.gov/topic/Lands/boataccess/.