City: Cedarburg, WI
County: Ozaukee
Type: Whitewater Put In
Location: 43.29688300, -87.98599500
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Nearby Gauge Conditions
Milwaukee River near Cedarburg, WI
2.5 mi away
Little Menomonee River near Freistadt, WI
6.8 mi away
Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Run
II-III
Put-in
Cedar Creek - *2025.09.09 Wood Update* Cedarburg Mill to CTH.T (2.3 miles)
20 ft/mi
Current Conditions
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• 100.00-1200.00 cfs
Cedar Creek near Cedarburg, WI
Whitewater Runs on Cedar Creek
1 runDifficulty Classes
I Easy
II Novice
III Intermediate
IV Advanced
V Expert/Extreme
VI Unrunnable
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About This Access Site
Cedar Creek at Cedarburg is a whitewater put-in located in Ozaukee County, Wisconsin. This access point serves paddlers looking to navigate a significant stream classified as a large river (Stream Order 6) with substantial flow characteristics. The creek features a notable average gradient of 17.9 feet per mile with an average flow of approximately 99 cubic feet per second, indicating consistent moving water conditions suitable for whitewater paddling.
The watershed drains 1,596 square miles and displays a significant elevation change of 1,105 feet across its 61.81-mile length, creating varied water conditions along its course. With an average velocity of 2.68 feet per second, Cedar Creek presents moderate current conditions that paddlers should respect and prepare for accordingly. This location near Cedarburg provides access to a dynamic river system that flows toward the eventual confluence with larger waterways far downstream.
Paddlers using this put-in should be prepared for moving water conditions and plan their trips accordingly based on current water levels and seasonal flow variations. The whitewater nature of this access point suggests it is best suited for paddlers with appropriate experience in river navigation and current management.
The watershed drains 1,596 square miles and displays a significant elevation change of 1,105 feet across its 61.81-mile length, creating varied water conditions along its course. With an average velocity of 2.68 feet per second, Cedar Creek presents moderate current conditions that paddlers should respect and prepare for accordingly. This location near Cedarburg provides access to a dynamic river system that flows toward the eventual confluence with larger waterways far downstream.
Paddlers using this put-in should be prepared for moving water conditions and plan their trips accordingly based on current water levels and seasonal flow variations. The whitewater nature of this access point suggests it is best suited for paddlers with appropriate experience in river navigation and current management.