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Wisconsin | South-Central Wisconsin
Baraboo River
Glenville Landing to Luebke Landing
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Conditions
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Plan
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Route logistics
Access and shuttle
Put in at Glenville Landing off Highway 113 southeast of Baraboo and take out at Luebke Landing on County Road W. This short lower-Baraboo route is easy at normal levels, with steady current, floodplain woods, muddy banks, and enough wood risk to make high-water judgment important.
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Put-in
Glenville Landing / Highway 113Sauk County mapping lists both Glenville and Luebke as river landings with parking, but no restrooms at either site.
Take-out
Luebke Landing / County Road WGlenville can be muddy after heavy rain, and Luebke is a boat ramp but still a small river landing rather than a full-service paddling facility.
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Access caveats and watch for
Access caveats
- Sauk County mapping lists both Glenville and Luebke as river landings with parking, but no restrooms at either site.
- Glenville can be muddy after heavy rain, and Luebke is a boat ramp but still a small river landing rather than a full-service paddling facility.
- Most banks along the Baraboo are private; use the named landings and avoid casual bank exits unless safety requires it.
Watch for
- Strainers, downed trees, and fresh logjams after wind or rain events.
- Faster, muddier current that can push paddlers into wood above the average stage band.
- Steep muddy banks and slippery carries if a blockage forces an unplanned portage.
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Score & sources
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Data behind the scoreGauge, thresholds, and timing
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| Gauge site | Baraboo River Near Baraboo, WI |
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| Target band | 7.10 ft to 8.00 ft |
| Low threshold | 7.00 ft |
| High threshold | 9.60 ft |
| Evidence strength behind the range | Local route guidance |
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| Main source behind this score | Wisconsin River Trips Baraboo River - Glenville Landing depth guide |
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NotesWhat to know before you go
These notes cover the access details, route quirks, and source caveats most likely to matter once you get there.
- Depth guide7.1-8.0 ft target
Wisconsin River Trips treats 7.1-7.5 ft as low but navigable, 7.6-8.0 ft as average, 8.1-8.7 ft as above average and faster, 8.8-9.5 ft as expert-only, and 9.6+ ft as flood-stage/not recommended paddling.
- Direct gaugeUSGS 05405000
USGS operates Baraboo River Near Baraboo, WI, and the Sauk County Baraboo River map points paddlers to site 05405000 for real-time flow downstream of Baraboo.
- Public accessGlenville and Luebke landings
The Sauk County / Baraboo River map lists Glenville Landing off Highway 113 and Luebke Landing on County Road W, with parking available at both sites.
- Route shape5.1 miles
Wisconsin River Trips documents Glenville Landing to Luebke Landing as a 5.1-mile route that usually takes about two to three hours.
- HazardsStrainers and muddy banks
Wisconsin River Trips found no required portages on its trip but warns that this stretch is unpredictable, with downed trees, strainers, deceptively quick current, and possible future logjams.
- Official corridorBaraboo River Water Trail
The National Rivers Project lists Glenville Landing to the Wisconsin River as a Wisconsin DNR-managed Baraboo River Water Trail corridor and identifies Glenville-to-Luebke as one of the most traveled portions.
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Quick answers
Baraboo River paddling FAQ
What water level is good for paddling Baraboo River?
Paddle Today watches Baraboo River Near Baraboo, WI and treats 7.10 ft to 8.00 ft as the target band for this route, with weather and recent trend included in the final score.
Where does this Baraboo River route start and end?
This route starts at Glenville Landing / Highway 113 and ends at Luebke Landing / County Road W, about 5.1 mi on the water.
Is this Baraboo River route good for beginners?
This is listed as an easy route, but conditions still matter. Check today's score, water level, weather, and access notes before you go.
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