Access Site
WI
Sunset Park Ramp
Source: wisconsin_department_of_natural_resources Updated 1 year ago
City: Kimberly, WI
County: Outagamie County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 44.27621890, -88.34471188
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Whitewater Runs on Fox River
9 runs (4 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)
Downstream from here (5.2 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
Downstream from here (10.2 mi to put-in)
A) N Wave (Neenah)
0.1 mi
II-IV+
Upstream from here (4.7 mi from take-out)
B) Appleton Dam (PnP) *Access Issues*
0.1 mi
II
Upstream from here (22.8 mi from take-out)
D) De Pere Dam (PnP) *Access Issues*
0.7 mi
These whitewater runs are on the same river but located more than 50 miles from this access site.
I
87 mi away
A) Downtown Waukesha: Barstow St. to Wisconsin Ave. (0.5 mile)
0.4 mi
10 ft/mi
I(II)
106 mi away
B) Waterford/Rochester/Burlington (PnP)
0.5 mi
I-II(IV)
167 mi away
C) Batavia Dam (PnP)
0.2 mi
I-II
182 mi away
D) Yorkville: Marge Cline Whitewater Course (PnP)
0.2 mi
10 ft/mi
II
182 mi away
Jaycee Pond Park (PnP)
0.3 mi
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater
About This Access Site
Sunset Park in Kimberly offers a well-equipped public access point to the Fox River with two concrete launch ramps, a small assisting dock, and a lighted parking lot. Located at the end of Florida Street, this facility is ideal for kayakers, canoeists, and motorboaters looking to access this major waterway. The park itself provides additional amenities including restrooms, picnic areas, and a nearby kayak rental station, making it convenient for both day trips and longer outings.
The Fox River at this location is a large, mature stream (Stream Order 7) with substantial flow averaging 2,347 cubic feet per second and an average velocity of 3.63 feet per second. With a modest gradient of 2.4 feet per mile, paddlers can expect moderate current conditions typical of a developed river system. The Kimberly location sits roughly in the middle section of the river's 202-mile length, offering access to both upstream and downstream paddling opportunities. Note that this facility does not have transient docking, so plan your parking and launch accordingly.
The Fox River at this location is a large, mature stream (Stream Order 7) with substantial flow averaging 2,347 cubic feet per second and an average velocity of 3.63 feet per second. With a modest gradient of 2.4 feet per mile, paddlers can expect moderate current conditions typical of a developed river system. The Kimberly location sits roughly in the middle section of the river's 202-mile length, offering access to both upstream and downstream paddling opportunities. Note that this facility does not have transient docking, so plan your parking and launch accordingly.