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Access Site WI

Somerset

Saint Croix River

Source: wisconsin_department_of_natural_resources Updated 1 year ago

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City: Somerset, WI
County: St. Croix County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 45.20338792, -92.76354837
261 Ferry Landing Rd, Somerset, WI 54025, USA
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Nearby Gauge Conditions
Apple River above 05341499 at Park IN Somerset, WI 6.8 mi away
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St. Croix River at Stillwater, MN 10.4 mi away
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St. Croix River at St. Croix Falls, WI 15.2 mi away
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Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Runs on Saint Croix River
3 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
II-III Upstream from here (15.7 mi from take-out) C) Taylors Falls (PnP)
0.1 mi
I-II Upstream from here (17.4 mi from take-out) B) Riverside Landing to St. Croix Falls (up to 77 miles)
77.0 mi
These whitewater runs are on the same river but located more than 50 miles from this access site.
I-II 70 mi away A) Gordon Dam to Riverside Landing (23.3 miles)
23.4 mi
Whitewater data from American Whitewater
About This Access Site
The Somerset access site offers a public boat launch on the Saint Croix River at 261 Marine Road in Somerset, Wisconsin. This DNR-maintained facility provides convenient access for kayakers, canoeists, and motorboaters, with amenities including a boat ramp, two courtesy docks, vehicle and trailer parking (17 stalls, including one ADA-accessible), bathrooms, picnic tables, and a grill. The site sits on approximately 2 acres of DNR land managed by St. Croix County under a long-term maintenance agreement.

Paddlers should note that while the facility includes trail access to nearby sand bar swimming areas, the shoreline along Bass Lake (adjacent to the launch) is muddy and not ideal for swimming. The Saint Croix River offers excellent paddling opportunities and is part of a federally managed scenic riverway divided into multiple camping zones. The proximity to the St. Croix Wetland Management District provides additional opportunities to explore wetland and grassland habitats by water. This is a well-developed access point suitable for launching day trips or longer paddling adventures on the Saint Croix River system.
Nearby Recreation Areas
St. Croix Wetland Management District Located within