Access Site
WI
Schofield Dam
Eau Claire River • Wisconsin River
Source: wisconsin_department_of_natural_resources Updated 1 year ago
City: Schofield, WI
County: Marathon County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 44.91631099, -89.61002801
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Location
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Nearby Gauge Conditions
Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Runs on Eau Claire River
6 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
Downstream from here Upstream from here
Downstream from here Upstream from here
II-III(IV)
Upstream from here (15.1 mi from take-out)
B) Eau Claire Dells to Lookout Rd. (4.6 miles)
4.7 mi
25 ft/mi
II
Upstream from here (22.6 mi from take-out)
A) Spring Brook Bridge (Nolan Rd) to Hwy.52 (2.8 miles)
2.9 mi
13 ft/mi
These whitewater runs are on the same river but located more than 50 miles from this access site.
I-II
94 mi away
A) Channey Rd to CTH.G Landing (5.0 - 8.4 miles)
8.3 mi
5 ft/mi
II-III+
115 mi away
B) Little Falls to Big Falls (1.4 miles)
2.2 mi
14 ft/mi
I-II
127 mi away
C) Soo Line Rapids (PnP, or 3.3 miles)
3.0 mi
I-II
165 mi away
Johnson Rd. to former dam site (1.75-13.5 miles)
12.6 mi
6 ft/mi
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater
About This Access Site
**Location & Basics**
Schofield Dam provides boat access to the Eau Claire River in Schofield, Marathon County, near Wausau. The access point is located at the dam itself, with an alternative northern shore access available at the adjacent county park.
**What to Expect**
This site offers a convenient launch for kayakers and canoeists looking to explore the Eau Claire River impoundment. The paddling in the flowage area upstream of the dam is generally calm and scenic. Note that portaging around the dam toward Highway 27 is not practical due to difficult terrain. If you're interested in accessing the river segment below the dam, plan accordingly. The area is also popular for fishing, with opportunities for walleye, musky, and panfish.
**Tips**
Consider using the alternate access at the county park on the north shore if you find better conditions or easier parking there. For additional public boat launches in the area, consult the Wisconsin DNR's comprehensive database at dnr.wi.gov/topic/Lands/boataccess/. Contact the Wausau and Marathon County Parks Foundation (715-261-1550) for site-specific details about amenities, seasonal conditions, or access restrictions.
Schofield Dam provides boat access to the Eau Claire River in Schofield, Marathon County, near Wausau. The access point is located at the dam itself, with an alternative northern shore access available at the adjacent county park.
**What to Expect**
This site offers a convenient launch for kayakers and canoeists looking to explore the Eau Claire River impoundment. The paddling in the flowage area upstream of the dam is generally calm and scenic. Note that portaging around the dam toward Highway 27 is not practical due to difficult terrain. If you're interested in accessing the river segment below the dam, plan accordingly. The area is also popular for fishing, with opportunities for walleye, musky, and panfish.
**Tips**
Consider using the alternate access at the county park on the north shore if you find better conditions or easier parking there. For additional public boat launches in the area, consult the Wisconsin DNR's comprehensive database at dnr.wi.gov/topic/Lands/boataccess/. Contact the Wausau and Marathon County Parks Foundation (715-261-1550) for site-specific details about amenities, seasonal conditions, or access restrictions.