Access Site
WI
South Biron Drive
Source: wisconsin_department_of_natural_resources Updated 1 year ago
City: Wisconsin Rapids, WI
County: Wood County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 44.42496252, -89.78810583
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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
Downstream from here Upstream from here
Downstream from here Upstream from here
I-II
Downstream from here (15.1 mi to put-in)
E) Stevens Point: Whiting Dam, Al Tech County Park (PnP, 0.6mi.)
5.4 mi
II-III
Upstream from here (38.2 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.
I(III)
52 mi away
F) Wisconsin Dells - Narrows (Blackhawk Island) (PnP)
6.2 mi
II-III+(IV)
60 mi away
C) Grandfather Falls (1 mile)
0.9 mi
60 ft/mi
II
77 mi away
G) Prairie du Sac (PnP)
0.3 mi
I-II(III)
78 mi away
B) Camp 10 to Menard Isle (4 miles)
4.5 mi
II-III
88 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
Located in Biron off Biron Drive in Wood County, the South Biron Drive boat ramp provides public access to the lower Wisconsin River flowage. This is a convenient put-in and take-out point for paddlers and boaters exploring the Wisconsin River, which is known for its extensive network of waterways and islands throughout the region. The ramp is publicly owned and maintained, making it a reliable access point for recreational use.
The Wisconsin River offers diverse paddling opportunities with islands and varying terrain to explore in the Wisconsin Rapids area. Paddlers should note that if planning longer trips, alternative take-outs exist upstream, including a public ramp off Indiana Avenue and a launch accessible via Wisconsin Dells Parkway/Highway 12 after portaging the Dells Dam (approximately 6.2 miles from dam to Indian Trails Landing). Before launching, check current water conditions and plan your route accordingly, especially if dam portages or longer distances are part of your itinerary. For comprehensive information on public boat access sites throughout Wisconsin, consult the DNR's boat access website at dnr.wi.gov/topic/Lands/boataccess/.
The Wisconsin River offers diverse paddling opportunities with islands and varying terrain to explore in the Wisconsin Rapids area. Paddlers should note that if planning longer trips, alternative take-outs exist upstream, including a public ramp off Indiana Avenue and a launch accessible via Wisconsin Dells Parkway/Highway 12 after portaging the Dells Dam (approximately 6.2 miles from dam to Indian Trails Landing). Before launching, check current water conditions and plan your route accordingly, especially if dam portages or longer distances are part of your itinerary. For comprehensive information on public boat access sites throughout Wisconsin, consult the DNR's boat access website at dnr.wi.gov/topic/Lands/boataccess/.
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Wisconsin River islands in Wisconsin Rapids
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