City: Chippewa Falls, WI
County: Chippewa County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 44.88477510, -91.45501612
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Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Runs on Chippewa River
4 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
Downstream from here (5.5 mi to put-in)
D) Downtown Eau Claire (PnP)
0.4 mi
II-III
Upstream from here (8.1 mi from take-out)
C) Lake Wissota Spillway (PnP)
0.9 mi
II-III
Upstream from here (16.6 mi from take-out)
B) Jim Falls (Pnp or up to 1.1 mile)
1.1 mi
30 ft/mi
These whitewater runs are on the same river but located more than 50 miles from this access site.
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater
About This Access Site
The Wheaton Boat Landing in Chippewa Falls provides direct public access to the Chippewa River with a dedicated boat ramp and ample parking for vehicles and trailers. Located at 3001 106th Street, this facility offers a convenient launch point for kayakers, canoeists, and motorboats looking to explore this scenic river system in northern Wisconsin.
The Chippewa River in this area is a substantial waterway suitable for various paddling experiences, from leisurely floating to more adventurous trips. The landing's spacious parking area makes it well-suited for day trips or longer expeditions. Paddlers should be aware of current conditions and any dam structures in the area, as the river system includes managed flowages and dam operations that may affect water levels and flow.
The Chippewa River in this area is a substantial waterway suitable for various paddling experiences, from leisurely floating to more adventurous trips. The landing's spacious parking area makes it well-suited for day trips or longer expeditions. Paddlers should be aware of current conditions and any dam structures in the area, as the river system includes managed flowages and dam operations that may affect water levels and flow.