City: Arkdale, WI
County: Adams County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 44.04779107, -90.01721038
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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(III)
Downstream from here (29.8 mi to put-in)
F) Wisconsin Dells - Narrows (Blackhawk Island) (PnP)
6.2 mi
I-II
Upstream from here (42.7 mi from take-out)
E) Stevens Point: Whiting Dam, Al Tech County Park (PnP, 0.6mi.)
5.4 mi
These whitewater runs are on the same river but located more than 50 miles from this access site.
II
55 mi away
G) Prairie du Sac (PnP)
0.3 mi
II-III
68 mi away
D) Wausau Slalom Course (0.35 mile modified natural channel)
0.3 mi
125 ft/mi
II-III+(IV)
88 mi away
C) Grandfather Falls (1 mile)
0.9 mi
60 ft/mi
I-II(III)
107 mi away
B) Camp 10 to Menard Isle (4 miles)
4.5 mi
II-III
117 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
**Location & Amenities:**
Wayside Park in Arkdale provides public boat ramp access to the Wisconsin River in Adams County. This is a developed access site suitable for kayakers, canoeists, and motorized boaters looking to launch into the river.
**Paddling Considerations:**
The Wisconsin River at this location offers opportunities for recreational paddling and boating. The park's proximity to Necedah National Wildlife Refuge—located on the prehistoric glacial landscape of the former Glacial Lake Wisconsin—means paddlers can explore scenic, ecologically significant waters in the region. Before launching, check current water conditions and flow rates, as the Wisconsin River's character can vary seasonally.
**Planning Your Visit:**
As a public access site managed through Wisconsin's DNR boat access system, Wayside Park welcomes paddlers and boaters. We recommend confirming current conditions, any access requirements or permits, and seasonal availability by contacting Adams County Parks or the Wisconsin DNR before your trip.
Wayside Park in Arkdale provides public boat ramp access to the Wisconsin River in Adams County. This is a developed access site suitable for kayakers, canoeists, and motorized boaters looking to launch into the river.
**Paddling Considerations:**
The Wisconsin River at this location offers opportunities for recreational paddling and boating. The park's proximity to Necedah National Wildlife Refuge—located on the prehistoric glacial landscape of the former Glacial Lake Wisconsin—means paddlers can explore scenic, ecologically significant waters in the region. Before launching, check current water conditions and flow rates, as the Wisconsin River's character can vary seasonally.
**Planning Your Visit:**
As a public access site managed through Wisconsin's DNR boat access system, Wayside Park welcomes paddlers and boaters. We recommend confirming current conditions, any access requirements or permits, and seasonal availability by contacting Adams County Parks or the Wisconsin DNR before your trip.
Nearby Recreation Areas
Necedah National Wildlife Refuge
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