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Access Site WI

Prentice Flowage

South Fork Jump River

Source: wisconsin_department_of_natural_resources Updated 1 year ago

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City: Prentice, WI
County: Price County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 45.54859122, -90.28603478
1422 Railroad Ave, Prentice, WI 54556, USA
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Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Runs on South Fork Jump River
3 runs
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 Downstream from here (20.7 mi to put-in) A) County Line Road Picnic Area to Little Falls (5.7-5.88 miles)
5.7 mi 10 ft/mi
II-III(IV) Downstream from here (24.2 mi to put-in) B) Little Falls to Big Falls (PnP or 2.7 miles)
2.7 mi 26 ft/mi
I-II Downstream from here (26.3 mi to put-in) Big Falls Campground Road to Hwy.73 wayside (11.1 miles)
11.1 mi 8 ft/mi
Whitewater data from American Whitewater
About This Access Site
Located in Prentice, Price County, this boat ramp provides public access to the South Fork Jump River, a scenic waterway in northern Wisconsin. The access point is situated on the Prentice Flowage section of the river, offering a convenient launch location for kayakers, canoeists, and motorboaters looking to explore this historic waterway. The area has deep roots in Wisconsin's transportation history, with multiple historic bridges spanning the Jump River in the region dating back to the late 1800s.

This is one of Wisconsin's DNR-listed public boat access sites, making it an officially recognized launch point for recreational use. Paddlers should check current conditions and water levels before launching, as flow conditions on northern Wisconsin rivers can vary seasonally. For detailed information about amenities, parking, fees, and specific launch conditions, contact the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources or visit their boat access website at dnr.wi.gov/topic/Lands/boataccess/.