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Access Site WI

Perry Creek Park

Black River

Source: wisconsin_department_of_natural_resources Updated 1 year ago

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City: Black River Falls, WI
County: Jackson County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 44.26692463, -90.86163355
748Q+Q8 Black River Falls, WI, USA
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Nearby Gauge Conditions
Black River Ds ST Highway 54 at Black River Falls, WI Same River 2 mi away
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Black River at Neillsville, WI Same River 23.6 mi away
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Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Runs on Black River
6 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
I-II Upstream from here (8.3 mi from take-out) F) Hatfield Hydro to Hall's Creek Landing (3.9 miles)
4.2 mi 10 ft/mi
II-III(IV) Upstream from here (11.0 mi from take-out) E) Hatfield Dam to Power Plant (3.2 miles)
3.1 mi 20 ft/mi
I-III Upstream from here (18.1 mi from take-out) D) Neillsville to Lake Arbutus (12.5 miles)
12.2 mi 8 ft/mi
I-II Upstream from here (27.7 mi from take-out) C) CTH.H to Neillsville (7.6 miles)
7.6 mi 8 ft/mi
I-II Upstream from here (31.2 mi from take-out) B) Greenwood Park to CTH. H (10.5 miles)
10.7 mi 6 ft/mi
These whitewater runs are on the same river but located more than 50 miles from this access site.
II-III(V+) 178 mi away Little Manitou Falls to RR bridge off Station Rd (4.6 miles)
4.4 mi 55 ft/mi
Whitewater data from American Whitewater
About This Access Site
Perry Creek Park offers a public boat ramp and carry-in access on the Black River near Black River Falls in Jackson County. This is a convenient launch point on Wisconsin's major Black River, a substantial waterway with significant flow (average 10,540 cfs) and moderate gradient (1.5 ft/mile). The access area includes parking, picnic facilities, and day-use areas, though amenities are limited—note that bathrooms are not available at this location.

Paddlers should be aware that the Black River below the dam at Black River Falls features strong rapids and swift current, so this site is best suited for experienced boaters. The river's size, flow rate, and gradient indicate moderate to swift moving water typical of a major river system. When planning your trip, allow time to scout conditions and be prepared for the river's power, particularly in areas near the dam and downstream sections.