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Wisconsin | Southern Wisconsin
Bark River
Prince's Point to Burnt Village Park
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Conditions
Gauge history and hourly forecast
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Plan
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Launch points, shuttle details, distance, and access notes.
Route logistics
Access and shuttle
Launch from the Wisconsin DNR County D boat landing at Prince's Point Wildlife Area and finish at Burnt Village Park. This lower Bark reach is mostly slow flatwater through floodplain woods and marsh, with the strongest scenery near the put-in.
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Put-in
Prince's Point Wildlife Area / County D boat landingWisconsin DNR warns that weather, local water levels, and county road closures may affect Princes Point parking-lot availability.
Take-out
Burnt Village Park / County Highway N launchJefferson County lists Burnt Village Park as prone to flooding, so check both the Rome gauge and current park conditions before staging a vehicle there.
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Access caveats and watch for
Access caveats
- Wisconsin DNR warns that weather, local water levels, and county road closures may affect Princes Point parking-lot availability.
- Jefferson County lists Burnt Village Park as prone to flooding, so check both the Rome gauge and current park conditions before staging a vehicle there.
- Much of the middle route borders private land. Stay in the public waterway corridor and do not use private banks as casual stops.
Watch for
- A possible hop-over logjam just downstream from Prince's Point.
- Slow open-marsh miles with little current, especially near the final approach to Burnt Village.
- Flooded woods, hidden banks, motorboat traffic, carp activity, and cold-water exposure outside summer.
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Score & sources
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Data behind the scoreGauge, thresholds, and timing
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| Gauge site | Bark River Near Rome, WI |
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| Target band | 31 cfs to 75 cfs |
| Low threshold | 0 cfs |
| High threshold | 101 cfs |
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| Main source behind this score | Wisconsin River Trips Bark River - Prince's Point gauge 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.
- Published route ladder31 to 75 cfs normal range
Wisconsin River Trips ties this Prince's Point-to-Burnt Village route to the Bark River at Rome gauge and publishes the usable flow bands from low-but-fine through flooded woods-paddling.
- Direct gaugeUSGS 05426250
USGS operates the Bark River Near Rome monitoring location, the same-river live gauge used by the route-specific Wisconsin River Trips ladder.
- Put-in supportCounty D boat landing
Wisconsin DNR lists a County D Parking Lot and Boat Landing for Princes Point Wildlife Area, and Jefferson County maps the water-trail access on Highway D with trailer parking and a graveled launch.
- Take-out supportBurnt Village Park launch
Travel Wisconsin, submitted by Jefferson County Parks, describes Burnt Village County Park on County Highway N at the Bark River bridge as a lower-Bark launch for small boats, canoes, and kayaks.
- Access coordinatesPrince's Point 42.8941667, -88.7010972; Burnt Village 42.9147222, -88.7792528
Jefferson County water-trail guide publishes both endpoint coordinates and access notes for the Princes Point Wildlife Area and Burnt Village Park PITO sites.
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Quick answers
Bark River paddling FAQ
What water level is good for paddling Bark River?
Paddle Today watches Bark River Near Rome, WI and treats 31 cfs to 75 cfs as the target band for this route, with weather and recent trend included in the final score.
Where does this Bark River route start and end?
This route starts at Prince's Point Wildlife Area / County D boat landing and ends at Burnt Village Park / County Highway N launch, about 7.4 mi on the water.
Is this Bark 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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