Access Site
WI
Rainbow Park Boat Ramp
Source: wisconsin_department_of_natural_resources Updated 1 year ago
City: Oshkosh, WI
County: Winnebago County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 44.03589384, -88.56622448
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Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Runs on Fox River
9 runs (4 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-IV+
Downstream from here (18.5 mi to put-in)
B) Appleton Dam (PnP) *Access Issues*
0.1 mi
II-III(IV)
Downstream from here (26.5 mi to put-in)
C) Kaukauna/1000 Islands: Hwy.55/Main Ave. to CTH.ZZ (1.5 miles)
2.5 mi
27 ft/mi
II
Upstream from here (12.7 mi from take-out)
A) N Wave (Neenah)
0.1 mi
II
Upstream from here (45.0 mi from take-out)
D) De Pere Dam (PnP) *Access Issues*
0.7 mi
These whitewater runs are on the same river but located more than 50 miles from this access site.
I
74 mi away
A) Downtown Waukesha: Barstow St. to Wisconsin Ave. (0.5 mile)
0.4 mi
10 ft/mi
I(II)
93 mi away
B) Waterford/Rochester/Burlington (PnP)
0.5 mi
I-II(IV)
151 mi away
C) Batavia Dam (PnP)
0.2 mi
I-II
165 mi away
D) Yorkville: Marge Cline Whitewater Course (PnP)
0.2 mi
10 ft/mi
II
165 mi away
Jaycee Pond Park (PnP)
0.3 mi
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater
About This Access Site
Rainbow Park in Oshkosh provides direct access to the Fox River, a substantial waterway suitable for various paddling and boating activities. The Fox River at this location is a large river (Stream Order 7) with an average flow of approximately 2,347 cubic feet per second and moderate current speeds around 3.6 feet per second. With a drainage area of 2,500 square miles, expect the characteristics of a well-established river system with adequate water depth for most recreational vessels.
This access point is ideally positioned for exploring the middle section of the Fox River's 202-mile length. The river's 2.4 ft/mile average gradient provides gentle to moderate conditions suitable for both paddlers and motorized boats, making it accessible for paddlers of varying experience levels. Rainbow Park's location near Oshkosh connects you to a network of other public access points both upstream and downstream, offering flexibility for day trips or extended paddling routes.
Before launching, check current water conditions and flow rates, as the Fox River's substantial flow means water levels and current speeds can vary seasonally. Contact local authorities or the Oshkosh area Parks Department for specific information about amenities, parking, and any access fees or restrictions that may apply at Rainbow Park.
This access point is ideally positioned for exploring the middle section of the Fox River's 202-mile length. The river's 2.4 ft/mile average gradient provides gentle to moderate conditions suitable for both paddlers and motorized boats, making it accessible for paddlers of varying experience levels. Rainbow Park's location near Oshkosh connects you to a network of other public access points both upstream and downstream, offering flexibility for day trips or extended paddling routes.
Before launching, check current water conditions and flow rates, as the Fox River's substantial flow means water levels and current speeds can vary seasonally. Contact local authorities or the Oshkosh area Parks Department for specific information about amenities, parking, and any access fees or restrictions that may apply at Rainbow Park.