Access Site
WI
PRINCETON LOCKS/FOX RIVER
Source: wisconsin_department_of_natural_resources Updated 1 year ago
City: Princeton, WI
County: Green Lake County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 43.82682731, -89.15854195
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Location
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Nearby Gauge Conditions
Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Runs on Fox River
9 runs
There are no whitewater runs within 50 miles of this access site.
These whitewater runs are on the same river but located more than 50 miles from this access site.
Difficulty Classes
I Easy
II Novice
III Intermediate
IV Advanced
V Expert/Extreme
VI Unrunnable
II
54 mi away
A) N Wave (Neenah)
0.1 mi
II-IV+
59 mi away
B) Appleton Dam (PnP) *Access Issues*
0.1 mi
II-III(IV)
69 mi away
C) Kaukauna/1000 Islands: Hwy.55/Main Ave. to CTH.ZZ (1.5 miles)
2.5 mi
27 ft/mi
I
85 mi away
A) Downtown Waukesha: Barstow St. to Wisconsin Ave. (0.5 mile)
0.4 mi
10 ft/mi
II
87 mi away
D) De Pere Dam (PnP) *Access Issues*
0.7 mi
I(II)
99 mi away
B) Waterford/Rochester/Burlington (PnP)
0.5 mi
I-II(IV)
148 mi away
C) Batavia Dam (PnP)
0.2 mi
I-II
159 mi away
D) Yorkville: Marge Cline Whitewater Course (PnP)
0.2 mi
10 ft/mi
II
158 mi away
Jaycee Pond Park (PnP)
0.3 mi
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater
About This Access Site
Princeton Locks West offers a convenient public boat launch on Wisconsin's Upper Fox River, a substantial waterway classified as a large river (Stream Order 7) with an average flow of 2,347 cubic feet per second. The ramp provides good access to this scenic section of the Fox, with ample parking, a public outhouse, and no launch fees. The site sees relatively light use, making it a quieter alternative for kayakers, canoeists, and boaters seeking to avoid crowds.
The Fox River in this area flows with an average velocity of 3.63 feet per second and maintains a gentle gradient of 2.4 feet per mile, making it suitable for paddlers of varying skill levels. An additional access point is located 3.6 miles upstream at Princeton Locks off Lock Road, while the White River Locks offers a well-regarded take-out option downstream. This section of the Upper Fox River features historic navigation locks—remnants of a remarkable hand-operated lock system—though most are currently inoperable except for the Eureka lock station.
The Fox River in this area flows with an average velocity of 3.63 feet per second and maintains a gentle gradient of 2.4 feet per mile, making it suitable for paddlers of varying skill levels. An additional access point is located 3.6 miles upstream at Princeton Locks off Lock Road, while the White River Locks offers a well-regarded take-out option downstream. This section of the Upper Fox River features historic navigation locks—remnants of a remarkable hand-operated lock system—though most are currently inoperable except for the Eureka lock station.