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The Wisconsin River winds its way south
through the center of the state of Wisconsin. It’s most common
recreational use is boating.
The Wisconsin River can be very changeable due to weather conditions,
and has a number of shifting sandbars, shallow spots, and deep drop-offs.
These sandbars are a good place to stop for a spell and swim or have
a picnic. Camping for the evening is best done on these sandbars because
the banks of the Wisconsin River are mostly privately owned, and camping
on them is not normally permitted.
The Dells of the Wisconsin River is the most popular boating and fishing
section of the river. The Dells encompass more than 5 miles of the Wisconsin
River corridor and feature a spectacular gorge, cliffs, tributary canyons,
and fascinating rock formations with names like The 2 Chiefs and Hawk’s
Beak. Some of the cliffs here tower over 100 feet above the water. The
Dell’s rock formations are best seen by boat because public is
prohibited from climbing on the cliffs and side canyons in order to
protect their delicate features. |
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