Access Site
WI
Riverside Park Boat Ramp
Source: wisconsin_department_of_natural_resources Updated 1 year ago
City: Kaukauna, WI
County: Outagamie County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 44.28218610, -88.27943216
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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-III(IV)
Put-in at this location
C) Kaukauna/1000 Islands: Hwy.55/Main Ave. to CTH.ZZ (1.5 miles)
2.5 mi
27 ft/mi
II
Downstream from here (14.3 mi to put-in)
A) N Wave (Neenah)
0.1 mi
II-IV+
Upstream from here (9.1 mi from take-out)
B) Appleton Dam (PnP) *Access Issues*
0.1 mi
II
Upstream from here (18.9 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
88 mi away
A) Downtown Waukesha: Barstow St. to Wisconsin Ave. (0.5 mile)
0.4 mi
10 ft/mi
I(II)
107 mi away
B) Waterford/Rochester/Burlington (PnP)
0.5 mi
I-II(IV)
167 mi away
C) Batavia Dam (PnP)
0.2 mi
I-II
182 mi away
D) Yorkville: Marge Cline Whitewater Course (PnP)
0.2 mi
10 ft/mi
II
182 mi away
Jaycee Pond Park (PnP)
0.3 mi
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater
About This Access Site
**Location & Access**
Riverside Park in Kaukauna offers public access to the Fox River with free launch facilities suitable for kayaks, canoes, and small boats. Official parking is available near the Riverside Park sign. The site features park amenities including a playground, picnic shelter, and barbecue grills, making it a convenient spot for both paddling and family outings.
**River Character & Paddling Considerations**
The Fox River at this location is a large, flowing waterway (Stream Order 7) with an average flow of 2,346 cubic feet per second and moderate gradient of 2.4 feet/mile. Paddlers should be aware that access downstream from Riverside Park is blocked by rocks, shallows, and rapids—plan your trip accordingly. The river's significant flow and velocity (3.63 feet/second average) means current will assist paddlers heading downstream but will require stronger effort for upstream travel.
**Trip Planning**
This access point is positioned mid-way along the Fox River's 202-mile length, making it suitable for day trips. Consider paddling to nearby alternative access points like Wehmhoff-Jucker Park or Bushnell Park to plan your route. The moderate gradient and consistent flow make this a good location for paddlers comfortable with moving water conditions.
Riverside Park in Kaukauna offers public access to the Fox River with free launch facilities suitable for kayaks, canoes, and small boats. Official parking is available near the Riverside Park sign. The site features park amenities including a playground, picnic shelter, and barbecue grills, making it a convenient spot for both paddling and family outings.
**River Character & Paddling Considerations**
The Fox River at this location is a large, flowing waterway (Stream Order 7) with an average flow of 2,346 cubic feet per second and moderate gradient of 2.4 feet/mile. Paddlers should be aware that access downstream from Riverside Park is blocked by rocks, shallows, and rapids—plan your trip accordingly. The river's significant flow and velocity (3.63 feet/second average) means current will assist paddlers heading downstream but will require stronger effort for upstream travel.
**Trip Planning**
This access point is positioned mid-way along the Fox River's 202-mile length, making it suitable for day trips. Consider paddling to nearby alternative access points like Wehmhoff-Jucker Park or Bushnell Park to plan your route. The moderate gradient and consistent flow make this a good location for paddlers comfortable with moving water conditions.