City: Poynette, WI
County: Columbia County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 43.41397728, -89.53167415
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Nearby Gauge Conditions
Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Runs on Wisconsin River
7 runs (2 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
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II
Downstream from here (15.4 mi to put-in)
G) Prairie du Sac (PnP)
0.3 mi
I(III)
Upstream from here (22.6 mi from take-out)
F) Wisconsin Dells - Narrows (Blackhawk Island) (PnP)
6.2 mi
These whitewater runs are on the same river but located more than 50 miles from this access site.
I-II
74 mi away
E) Stevens Point: Whiting Dam, Al Tech County Park (PnP, 0.6mi.)
5.4 mi
II-III
107 mi away
D) Wausau Slalom Course (0.35 mile modified natural channel)
0.3 mi
125 ft/mi
II-III+(IV)
131 mi away
C) Grandfather Falls (1 mile)
0.9 mi
60 ft/mi
I-II(III)
146 mi away
B) Camp 10 to Menard Isle (4 miles)
4.5 mi
II-III
154 mi away
A) Rhinelander (0.3 mile modified natural channel)
0.3 mi
86 ft/mi
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater
About This Access Site
Saddle Road provides public boat ramp access to the Wisconsin River near Poynette in Columbia County. This is a convenient launch point for paddlers and boaters looking to access one of Wisconsin's major river systems. The site is located at coordinates 43.41397728, -89.53167415 and offers ramp access suitable for kayaks, canoes, and motorized boats.
The Wisconsin River in this region supports a variety of paddling opportunities, from casual day trips to longer expeditions. Nearby recreation areas include the Wisconsin River Islands, which offer scenic public lands exploration, and the Leopold Wetland Management District, a significant wildlife area named after conservation pioneer Aldo Leopold. The broader Sauk County area features over 25 boat landings, making it easy to plan multi-day trips or explore different sections of the river.
For current information about facilities, fees, and any seasonal closures, check the Wisconsin DNR boat access website at dnr.wi.gov/topic/Lands/boataccess/, which maintains a comprehensive listing of public launch sites throughout the state. This is a publicly-owned access point, making it a reliable option for public waterway recreation.
The Wisconsin River in this region supports a variety of paddling opportunities, from casual day trips to longer expeditions. Nearby recreation areas include the Wisconsin River Islands, which offer scenic public lands exploration, and the Leopold Wetland Management District, a significant wildlife area named after conservation pioneer Aldo Leopold. The broader Sauk County area features over 25 boat landings, making it easy to plan multi-day trips or explore different sections of the river.
For current information about facilities, fees, and any seasonal closures, check the Wisconsin DNR boat access website at dnr.wi.gov/topic/Lands/boataccess/, which maintains a comprehensive listing of public launch sites throughout the state. This is a publicly-owned access point, making it a reliable option for public waterway recreation.
Nearby Recreation Areas
Wisconsin River Islands
Located within
Leopold Wetland Management District
Located within