City: Nekoosa, WI
County: Wood County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 44.27887805, -89.90959871
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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
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I(III)
Downstream from here (42.5 mi to put-in)
F) Wisconsin Dells - Narrows (Blackhawk Island) (PnP)
6.2 mi
I-II
Upstream from here (27.0 mi from take-out)
E) Stevens Point: Whiting Dam, Al Tech County Park (PnP, 0.6mi.)
5.4 mi
These whitewater runs are on the same river but located more than 50 miles from this access site.
II-III
50 mi away
D) Wausau Slalom Course (0.35 mile modified natural channel)
0.3 mi
125 ft/mi
II
68 mi away
G) Prairie du Sac (PnP)
0.3 mi
II-III+(IV)
71 mi away
C) Grandfather Falls (1 mile)
0.9 mi
60 ft/mi
I-II(III)
90 mi away
B) Camp 10 to Menard Isle (4 miles)
4.5 mi
II-III
100 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
Plank Hill is a public boat ramp and carry-in access site located in Nekoosa along the Wisconsin River in Wood County. This is a straightforward launch point for kayakers, canoeists, and motorized boaters looking to access this major Wisconsin waterway. The site offers a practical entry point for exploring the Wisconsin River, which is known for its extensive paddling opportunities and island systems throughout the region.
The Wisconsin River near Nekoosa provides diverse paddling terrain as it meanders through varying landscapes. Paddlers launching from Plank Hill can explore nearby Wisconsin River islands and scenic sections near Wisconsin Rapids. Whether you're planning a day paddle, multi-day canoe trip, or motorboat outing, this access point provides a convenient public launch. For current details on amenities, parking, conditions, or any seasonal closures, check the Wisconsin DNR's boat access database at dnr.wi.gov/topic/Lands/boataccess/.
The Wisconsin River near Nekoosa provides diverse paddling terrain as it meanders through varying landscapes. Paddlers launching from Plank Hill can explore nearby Wisconsin River islands and scenic sections near Wisconsin Rapids. Whether you're planning a day paddle, multi-day canoe trip, or motorboat outing, this access point provides a convenient public launch. For current details on amenities, parking, conditions, or any seasonal closures, check the Wisconsin DNR's boat access database at dnr.wi.gov/topic/Lands/boataccess/.
Nearby Recreation Areas
Wisconsin River islands in Wisconsin Rapids
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