Access Site
WI
Stearns Park Boat Ramp
Source: wisconsin_department_of_natural_resources Updated 1 year ago
City: Omro, WI
County: Winnebago County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 44.03947667, -88.75002124
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Location
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Nearby Gauge Conditions
Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Runs on Fox River
9 runs (3 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-IV+
Downstream from here (27.7 mi to put-in)
B) Appleton Dam (PnP) *Access Issues*
0.1 mi
II-III(IV)
Downstream from here (37.1 mi to put-in)
C) Kaukauna/1000 Islands: Hwy.55/Main Ave. to CTH.ZZ (1.5 miles)
2.5 mi
27 ft/mi
II
Upstream from here (22.2 mi from take-out)
A) N Wave (Neenah)
0.1 mi
These whitewater runs are on the same river but located more than 50 miles from this access site.
II
55 mi away
D) De Pere Dam (PnP) *Access Issues*
0.7 mi
I
79 mi away
A) Downtown Waukesha: Barstow St. to Wisconsin Ave. (0.5 mile)
0.4 mi
10 ft/mi
I(II)
97 mi away
B) Waterford/Rochester/Burlington (PnP)
0.5 mi
I-II(IV)
154 mi away
C) Batavia Dam (PnP)
0.2 mi
I-II
167 mi away
D) Yorkville: Marge Cline Whitewater Course (PnP)
0.2 mi
10 ft/mi
II
166 mi away
Jaycee Pond Park (PnP)
0.3 mi
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater
About This Access Site
Stearns Park offers a well-maintained public boat launch facility on the Fox River in Omro, featuring a large parking lot and multiple launch ramps suitable for kayaks, canoes, and motorboats. The park provides additional amenities including picnic areas, benches, and access to trails along the seawall, making it a comfortable base for a day on the water.
The Fox River at this location is a substantial waterway—classified as a large river (Stream Order 7) with an average flow of approximately 2,347 cubic feet per second and moderate current of 3.63 feet/second. The river in this section has a gentle gradient of 2.4 feet/mile, making it generally manageable for paddlers of intermediate skill. With the Omro access point located relatively early in the river's 202-mile course (about 1,642 miles before the mouth), expect a flowing river with characteristic features of a well-established stream corridor.
This is an excellent launching point for day trips or longer paddling excursions on the Fox River, with good facilities and ample parking. Check current water conditions and flows before heading out, as the river's flow can vary seasonally.
The Fox River at this location is a substantial waterway—classified as a large river (Stream Order 7) with an average flow of approximately 2,347 cubic feet per second and moderate current of 3.63 feet/second. The river in this section has a gentle gradient of 2.4 feet/mile, making it generally manageable for paddlers of intermediate skill. With the Omro access point located relatively early in the river's 202-mile course (about 1,642 miles before the mouth), expect a flowing river with characteristic features of a well-established stream corridor.
This is an excellent launching point for day trips or longer paddling excursions on the Fox River, with good facilities and ample parking. Check current water conditions and flows before heading out, as the river's flow can vary seasonally.