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Wisconsin | South-Central Wisconsin
Baraboo River
Haskins Park to Glenville Landing
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Conditions
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Plan
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Route logistics
Access and shuttle
Launch from Haskins Park and paddle the short Baraboo Rapids corridor through downtown Baraboo to Glenville Landing. The route is short and popular, but it is an intermediate moving-water run with real current, riffles, and Class I-II ledges, so use the Baraboo gauge and scout if recent rain has changed wood or strainers.
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Put-in
Haskins Park ADA kayak launchHaskins Park is the clean public start; the Baraboo River Corridor Plan documents a non-motorized boat launch, floating pier, and ADA-accessible kayak launch there.
Take-out
Glenville Landing / Highway 113 boat landingGlenville Landing is a public Highway 113 landing with parking, but muddy/silty conditions are common after rain or high water.
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Access caveats and watch for
Access caveats
- Haskins Park is the clean public start; the Baraboo River Corridor Plan documents a non-motorized boat launch, floating pier, and ADA-accessible kayak launch there.
- Glenville Landing is a public Highway 113 landing with parking, but muddy/silty conditions are common after rain or high water.
- The route runs through an urban corridor with bridges, public parks, museum property, and private edges. Stay in the river corridor and use only established landings.
Watch for
- Riffles and Class I-II ledges, including the former-dam channel split above Walnut Street; scout when the line is unclear and do not rely on a historical channel recommendation.
- Strainers, bridge approaches, muddy banks, and higher-water push if the Baraboo gauge is rising.
- Low-water rock bumps below the 350 cfs same-route minimum, plus cold water in spring and fall.
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Score & sources
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| Gauge site | Baraboo River Near Baraboo, WI |
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| Ideal range | Needs paddler reports |
| Known low-water floor | 350 cfs |
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| Main source behind this score | Miles Paddled Baraboo River II same-route flow guidance |
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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.
- Same-route minimum350 cfs
Miles Paddled recommends a minimum of about 350 cfs at the Baraboo gauge for this Haskins Park-to-Highway-113 route, with more riffles, waves, and fun above that floor.
- Observed good levels473 to 600 cfs
Miles Paddled recorded 473 cfs / 8.76 ft as a recommended same-route level, and a related Haskins-to-Highway-33 report describes 600 cfs as recommended while preserving the same Haskins-to-Highway-113 core.
- Direct gaugeUSGS 05405000
USGS operates the Baraboo River Near Baraboo, WI monitoring location, and American Whitewater links the same station to the Baraboo Highway 12-to-Highway 113 reach.
- Public put-inHaskins Park ADA kayak launch
The Baraboo River Corridor Plan says Haskins Park includes a non-motorized boat launch, floating pier, and ADA-accessible kayak launch on the river.
- Public take-outGlenville Landing / Highway 113
Sauk County and the Baraboo River map identify Glenville Landing off Highway 113 at the southeast corner of Baraboo, with parking at the landing.
- Route character4.5 miles; intermediate; riffles and Class I
Miles Paddled rates the exact Haskins Park-to-Highway-113 route as a 4.5-mile intermediate run with riffles and Class I.
- Strainer-sensitive rapidFormer-dam split above Walnut Street
Wisconsin River Trips describes stronger Class II current at the former-dam channel split above Walnut Street and reports a strainer at the top of one channel.
- High-water rapid characterSmall Class II rapids
The local Baraboo paddling map says the broader Giese-to-Glenville reach can have some small Class II rapids in high water.
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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 uses 350 cfs as the conservative low-water floor for this route. The ideal range still needs more paddler reports.
Where does this Baraboo River route start and end?
This route starts at Haskins Park ADA kayak launch and ends at Glenville Landing / Highway 113 boat landing, about 4.5 mi on the water.
Is this Baraboo River route good for beginners?
This is listed as a moderate route. Expect more planning than an easy float, and use the live score, route notes, and source links before committing.
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