Access Site
WI
Pfiffner Pioneer Park
Source: wisconsin_department_of_natural_resources Updated 1 year ago
City: Stevens Point, WI
County: Portage County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 44.52701807, -89.59570981
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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 (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
Downstream from here Upstream from here
Downstream from here Upstream from here
I-II
Downstream from here (2.9 mi to put-in)
E) Stevens Point: Whiting Dam, Al Tech County Park (PnP, 0.6mi.)
5.4 mi
II-III
Upstream from here (29.8 mi from take-out)
D) Wausau Slalom Course (0.35 mile modified natural channel)
0.3 mi
125 ft/mi
These whitewater runs are on the same river but located more than 50 miles from this access site.
II-III+(IV)
55 mi away
C) Grandfather Falls (1 mile)
0.9 mi
60 ft/mi
I(III)
61 mi away
F) Wisconsin Dells - Narrows (Blackhawk Island) (PnP)
6.2 mi
I-II(III)
70 mi away
B) Camp 10 to Menard Isle (4 miles)
4.5 mi
II-III
78 mi away
A) Rhinelander (0.3 mile modified natural channel)
0.3 mi
86 ft/mi
II
85 mi away
G) Prairie du Sac (PnP)
0.3 mi
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater
About This Access Site
**Location & Facilities**
Pfiffner Pioneer Park in Stevens Point offers public boat ramp access to the Wisconsin River. The park is a well-maintained community facility that includes a playground, walking trails, and gardens, making it a pleasant destination for families and paddlers. This location provides convenient access to one of Wisconsin's major rivers right from a developed park setting.
**Wisconsin River Access**
The Wisconsin River at Stevens Point is a substantial river system suitable for recreational paddling, canoeing, and motorized boating. This access point serves as a good put-in for exploring this section of the river, though paddlers should familiarize themselves with current conditions and river features before launching. The park's location in Stevens Point makes it an accessible starting point for day trips or longer paddle adventures on the Wisconsin River.
**Planning Your Visit**
For specific information about ramp conditions, parking availability, fees, and current hours of operation, contact the Stevens Point Parks & Recreation Department or visit the Wisconsin DNR boat access website at dnr.wi.gov/topic/Lands/boataccess/ for the most up-to-date details.
Pfiffner Pioneer Park in Stevens Point offers public boat ramp access to the Wisconsin River. The park is a well-maintained community facility that includes a playground, walking trails, and gardens, making it a pleasant destination for families and paddlers. This location provides convenient access to one of Wisconsin's major rivers right from a developed park setting.
**Wisconsin River Access**
The Wisconsin River at Stevens Point is a substantial river system suitable for recreational paddling, canoeing, and motorized boating. This access point serves as a good put-in for exploring this section of the river, though paddlers should familiarize themselves with current conditions and river features before launching. The park's location in Stevens Point makes it an accessible starting point for day trips or longer paddle adventures on the Wisconsin River.
**Planning Your Visit**
For specific information about ramp conditions, parking availability, fees, and current hours of operation, contact the Stevens Point Parks & Recreation Department or visit the Wisconsin DNR boat access website at dnr.wi.gov/topic/Lands/boataccess/ for the most up-to-date details.