City: Trempealeau, WI
County: Trempealeau County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 44.00189612, -91.43584826
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Nearby Gauge Conditions
Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Runs on Mississippi River
1 run
There are no whitewater runs within 50 miles of this access site.
These whitewater runs are on the same river but located more than 50 miles from this access site.
Difficulty Classes
I Easy
II Novice
III Intermediate
IV Advanced
V Expert/Extreme
VI Unrunnable
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater
About This Access Site
Trempealeau Marina provides convenient public access to the Mississippi River near Lock and Dam No. 6 in Trempealeau, Wisconsin. The facility features a boat ramp suitable for launching kayaks, canoes, and motorboats, with no launch fee. Located along the scenic Upper Mississippi River Valley between Trempealeau and Dresbach, this site offers a good jumping-off point for exploring Pool 5A and Pool 7 of the river system.
The Mississippi River at this location is a major waterway with significant flow—averaging over 685,000 cubic feet per second—and relatively gentle gradient (0.8 ft/mile). Paddlers should be prepared for moderate current and expect boat traffic. The marina is positioned near downtown Trempealeau, which offers restaurants, services, and supplies. Nearby alternatives include Bay Point municipal access and private marinas in the area that offer additional amenities like camping, docking, and restrooms. This access point is ideal for day trips or longer paddling expeditions on the Upper Mississippi.
The Mississippi River at this location is a major waterway with significant flow—averaging over 685,000 cubic feet per second—and relatively gentle gradient (0.8 ft/mile). Paddlers should be prepared for moderate current and expect boat traffic. The marina is positioned near downtown Trempealeau, which offers restaurants, services, and supplies. Nearby alternatives include Bay Point municipal access and private marinas in the area that offer additional amenities like camping, docking, and restrooms. This access point is ideal for day trips or longer paddling expeditions on the Upper Mississippi.
Nearby Recreation Areas
Mississippi River - Pool 5A
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Mississippi River - Pool 7
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Mississippi River - Pool 6
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Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge
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