Access Site
WI
Wisconsin River - Hwy 70 Access
Source: wisconsin_department_of_natural_resources Updated 1 year ago
City: Eagle River, WI
County: Vilas County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 45.90259715, -89.39304552
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Nearby Gauge Conditions
Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Runs on Wisconsin River
7 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-III
Downstream from here (18.1 mi to put-in)
A) Rhinelander (0.3 mile modified natural channel)
0.3 mi
86 ft/mi
I-II(III)
Downstream from here (25.4 mi to put-in)
B) Camp 10 to Menard Isle (4 miles)
4.5 mi
II-III+(IV)
Downstream from here (48.9 mi to put-in)
C) Grandfather Falls (1 mile)
0.9 mi
60 ft/mi
These whitewater runs are on the same river but located more than 50 miles from this access site.
II-III
67 mi away
D) Wausau Slalom Course (0.35 mile modified natural channel)
0.3 mi
125 ft/mi
I-II
98 mi away
E) Stevens Point: Whiting Dam, Al Tech County Park (PnP, 0.6mi.)
5.4 mi
I(III)
157 mi away
F) Wisconsin Dells - Narrows (Blackhawk Island) (PnP)
6.2 mi
II
180 mi away
G) Prairie du Sac (PnP)
0.3 mi
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater
About This Access Site
This publicly-owned boat ramp provides access to the Wisconsin River near Eagle River in Vilas County. The access point is located at Highway 70 and offers a convenient launch for kayakers, canoeists, and motorboaters looking to explore this section of the river. As a DNR-listed public landing, it represents one of the established access points along the Wisconsin River system.
The Wisconsin River is a substantial waterway that supports various paddling and boating activities. Paddlers should be aware that state boating regulations apply throughout the river. Before launching, check current conditions and water levels, as these can affect navigation. For the most up-to-date information on facility amenities (parking, facilities, seasonal hours) and any access fees, consult the Wisconsin DNR's boat access database at dnr.wi.gov/topic/Lands/boataccess or contact local authorities in Eagle River.
The Wisconsin River is a substantial waterway that supports various paddling and boating activities. Paddlers should be aware that state boating regulations apply throughout the river. Before launching, check current conditions and water levels, as these can affect navigation. For the most up-to-date information on facility amenities (parking, facilities, seasonal hours) and any access fees, consult the Wisconsin DNR's boat access database at dnr.wi.gov/topic/Lands/boataccess or contact local authorities in Eagle River.