City: Nekoosa, WI
County: Wood County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 44.32649329, -89.88882745
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Nearby Gauge Conditions
Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Runs on Wisconsin River
7 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
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I-II
Downstream from here (24.1 mi to put-in)
E) Stevens Point: Whiting Dam, Al Tech County Park (PnP, 0.6mi.)
5.4 mi
I(III)
Downstream from here (45.5 mi to put-in)
F) Wisconsin Dells - Narrows (Blackhawk Island) (PnP)
6.2 mi
II-III
Upstream from here (46.9 mi from take-out)
D) Wausau Slalom Course (0.35 mile modified natural channel)
0.3 mi
125 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
Riverside Park in Nekoosa offers convenient access to the Wisconsin River with two boat piers and a floating mooring dock. The ramp is located within the park grounds, which provides amenities including restrooms (seasonal), picnic tables, benches, and water access. This is a well-developed facility suitable for kayakers, canoeists, and motorboats.
**Important Launch Considerations:** Water depth increases rapidly beyond the ramp, reaching 18 feet quickly, so exercise caution when launching, particularly with smaller craft or when the water level is high. The Wisconsin River in this area is a substantial waterway with significant flow and depth, so paddlers should be experienced with river conditions. The nearby Wisconsin River islands near Wisconsin Rapids offer additional paddling destinations for those seeking scenic exploration.
This access point is centrally located within the park, making it an ideal put-in for exploring the lower Wisconsin River. Paddlers should review current state boating regulations before heading out and check water conditions, as the river's character can vary seasonally.
**Important Launch Considerations:** Water depth increases rapidly beyond the ramp, reaching 18 feet quickly, so exercise caution when launching, particularly with smaller craft or when the water level is high. The Wisconsin River in this area is a substantial waterway with significant flow and depth, so paddlers should be experienced with river conditions. The nearby Wisconsin River islands near Wisconsin Rapids offer additional paddling destinations for those seeking scenic exploration.
This access point is centrally located within the park, making it an ideal put-in for exploring the lower Wisconsin River. Paddlers should review current state boating regulations before heading out and check water conditions, as the river's character can vary seasonally.
Nearby Recreation Areas
Wisconsin River islands in Wisconsin Rapids
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