Access Site
WI
William Steiger Park Boat Ramp
Source: wisconsin_department_of_natural_resources Updated 1 year ago
City: Oshkosh, WI
County: Winnebago County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 44.02050044, -88.55466526
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Real-time data from USGS Water Services
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-IV+
Downstream from here (19.0 mi to put-in)
B) Appleton Dam (PnP) *Access Issues*
0.1 mi
II-III(IV)
Downstream from here (26.6 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 (13.2 mi from take-out)
A) N Wave (Neenah)
0.1 mi
II
Upstream from here (45.1 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
73 mi away
A) Downtown Waukesha: Barstow St. to Wisconsin Ave. (0.5 mile)
0.4 mi
10 ft/mi
I(II)
91 mi away
B) Waterford/Rochester/Burlington (PnP)
0.5 mi
I-II(IV)
150 mi away
C) Batavia Dam (PnP)
0.2 mi
I-II
164 mi away
D) Yorkville: Marge Cline Whitewater Course (PnP)
0.2 mi
10 ft/mi
II
164 mi away
Jaycee Pond Park (PnP)
0.3 mi
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater
About This Access Site
William Steiger Park in Oshkosh provides convenient access to the Fox River via a paved boat ramp at the south end of the park, as well as launch options from shoreline piers. This is a reliable put-in for paddlers and boaters exploring a significant stretch of the Fox River. The park offers amenities including picnic shelters, hiking and biking trails, and a marina with storage facilities. For additional information or questions about access conditions, contact the Oshkosh Parks Department at 920-236-5080.
The Fox River at this location is a large, flowing waterway—a Class 7 stream with an average flow of approximately 2,350 cubic feet per second and moderate current of 3.6 feet per second. Paddlers should be prepared for steady river movement and plan accordingly for their skill level and paddling goals. With a 2.4 ft/mile average gradient, this section offers typical flatwater to gentle current conditions suitable for recreational kayakers and canoeists, though conditions may vary seasonally.
The Fox River at this location is a large, flowing waterway—a Class 7 stream with an average flow of approximately 2,350 cubic feet per second and moderate current of 3.6 feet per second. Paddlers should be prepared for steady river movement and plan accordingly for their skill level and paddling goals. With a 2.4 ft/mile average gradient, this section offers typical flatwater to gentle current conditions suitable for recreational kayakers and canoeists, though conditions may vary seasonally.