City: Chippewa Falls, WI
County: Chippewa County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 44.94308115, -91.36664817
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Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Runs on Chippewa River
4 runs (3 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
II-III
Put-in at this location
C) Lake Wissota Spillway (PnP)
0.9 mi
II
Downstream from here (12.7 mi to put-in)
D) Downtown Eau Claire (PnP)
0.4 mi
II-III
Upstream from here (9.4 mi from take-out)
B) Jim Falls (Pnp or up to 1.1 mile)
1.1 mi
30 ft/mi
These whitewater runs are on the same river but located more than 50 miles from this access site.
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater
About This Access Site
**Location & Access:** Pumphouse Road provides public boat access to the Chippewa River near Chippewa Falls in Chippewa County, Wisconsin. This is a Wisconsin DNR-managed access point, making it a reliable option for launching kayaks, canoes, and motorboats into the river system.
**What to Expect:** The Chippewa River is a significant waterway in northern Wisconsin, offering paddlers and boaters access to a major river corridor. As a DNR access site, Pumphouse Road should provide basic launch facilities suitable for recreational paddling and boating. Before visiting, check current conditions with the Wisconsin DNR and confirm any parking, facility, or seasonal restrictions that may apply.
**Planning Your Visit:** For specific details about ramp conditions, parking availability, amenities, and any applicable fees or restrictions, consult the Wisconsin DNR's official boat access database at dnr.wi.gov. It's also worth checking local conditions and water levels, particularly if planning a paddling trip, to ensure safe passage on the river.
**What to Expect:** The Chippewa River is a significant waterway in northern Wisconsin, offering paddlers and boaters access to a major river corridor. As a DNR access site, Pumphouse Road should provide basic launch facilities suitable for recreational paddling and boating. Before visiting, check current conditions with the Wisconsin DNR and confirm any parking, facility, or seasonal restrictions that may apply.
**Planning Your Visit:** For specific details about ramp conditions, parking availability, amenities, and any applicable fees or restrictions, consult the Wisconsin DNR's official boat access database at dnr.wi.gov. It's also worth checking local conditions and water levels, particularly if planning a paddling trip, to ensure safe passage on the river.