2023 RENTAL SEASON: May 15 – September 10
For 2023 reservations please call 608-588-2826 ext. 1 or book online.
Reservations required on weekends.
PLANNING YOUR TRIP
Paddling with the current will move you at about 3 miles per hour. Floating and stopping on sandbars should be considered when planning a river trip. The canoes, tubes or kayaks that you rent are yours for the day if you go up river. You have until dusk to return back to Wisconsin Riverside Resort.
*Wisconsin Riverside Resort Does Not Shuttle Personal Canoes, Tubes, or Kayaks.*
Canoe Trips
Price includes life jackets, paddles & shuttle
Canoes:
- 17′ Aluminum with 2 seats
- 4 Person Max or 650 Pounds: 780 Pounds with Gear
- 3′ Wide Near Middle
Kayak Trips
Singles Only. Price includes life jacket, paddle and shuttle.
Kayaks:
- 10′ with open seat
- 275 pounds max. weight
- Small storage area
Tube Trips
Our tubes are cloth covered with bottoms. Price includes life jacket, rope and shuttle.
Tubes:
- NO PETS IN TUBES
- We recommend renting an extra tube for your cooler!
UP RIVER CANOE & KAYAK TRIPS
Shuttle Drop Off Up River-End Destination Wisconsin Riverside Resort
| Starting Point | Distance | Duration | Canoe Per Day | Kayak Per Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hwy 14 | 3 Miles | 1 Hour | $47 | $40 |
| Arena* | 10 Miles | 3 Hours | $57 | $48 |
When you arrive at our facility and check-in, we shuttle you and your gear up river to your desired starting point. Your trip will end at our facility (and your vehicle) at your convenience; returning any time before dark.
Arena Trips*– Shuttles to Arena are on the hour, from 9 am – 12 pm. You will need to choose your preferred time when you reserve your canoes! Please be checked into The Camp Store and ready to board the shuttle van prior to the top of the hour. We will not wait for stragglers. Anyone in your party that is late, will need to drive themselves or wait for an available shuttle. If we cannot accommodate your preferred time, we will call you the day before your river trip.
DOWN RIVER CANOE & KAYAK TRIPS
Starting at Wisconsin Riverside-Schedule a Shuttle Pick Up Down River
| Ending Point | Distance | Duration | Canoe Per Day | Kayak Per Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Otter Creek | 6 Miles | 2 Hours | $59 | $50 |
| Gotham | 13 Miles | 5 Hours (2 days) | $67 | NA |
Down river trips begin at our facility. Pickup times for down river trips are 1 pm or 2 pm. You will need to choose your preferred time when you reserve your canoes! Please be at the landing at your pick up time. If we cannot accommodate your preferred time, we will call you the day before your river trip.
TUBE TRIPS
Shuttle to Drop Off Up River-End Destination Wisconsin Riverside Resort
| Starting Point | Distance | Duration | Tube Per Day |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hwy 23 | 1 Mile | 1 Hour | $20 |
| Hwy 14 | 3 Miles | 3 Hours | $20 |
We shuttle you and your gear up river and you float right back to our facility. Don’t forget to rent extra tubes for coolers!
Answers to Frequently Asked Questions
Do we have a river trip guide?
All of our river trips are self guided.
When do the river rentals start?
Shuttles run from 9am – 3pm daily.
Can I bring my dog?
Dogs are allowed in a canoe.
However, our kayaks are single person kayaks so most dogs will not fit comfortably in a kayak. Dogs are not allowed in tubes.
How old do you have to be to take a river trip?
Children must be at least 3 years old and at least 30lbs and accompanied by an 18 year old parent/guardian to take a float trip with WRR. For those 17 & under you must have your parent/guardian with you the entire float trip.
Can you shuttle my personal equipment?
We do not shuttle personal equipment.
Do I need a fishing license?
If you plan on fishing, anyone over the age of 16 is required to have a license from the DNR. We sell them in our camp store or you can purchase online through the Wisconsin DNR website.
Can I have a campfire on the sandbars?
You can have a campfire on the sandbars. State law requires that you purchase firewood within 10 miles of where it will be burned, as we are in a quarantined area. We sell firewood for $6 a bundle.
Are there bathrooms to stop at on along the river?
Some public boat landings have portable bathrooms. Otherwise, remember that you are in the wilderness, choose your leaves wisely!
Can I bring a cooler on my river trip?
Plan on bringing a cooler with food and drinks! Remember, NO Glass of any kind (bottles, jars, etc) is allowed on the River. Plastic and cans are fine, and bring a trash bag too! Don’t forget to rent a cooler tube if you are tubing!
How old do I need to be to take a river trip?
To rent equipment you must be at least 18. Individuals 18 and under must have a paid adult with them in order to take a float trip. Anyone 12 and under is required by federal law to wear a life jacket!
Things You Need To Know for ALL River Trips
Shuttles
Shuttles run on a first come first serve basis. When your entire group arrives and you get checked in at the office, we will get you going on the next available shuttle. 9am – 3pm daily.
No Glass Bottles or Containers
Possession of any glass containers is prohibited on the Lower Wisconsin Riverway. Violators of this rule are subject to a forfeiture up to $739.00.
Deposit Policy
Wisconsin Riverside Resort requires full payment at the time of the reservation from Memorial Day to Labor Day.
Cancellation Policy
Non-refundable within 7 days of reservation. Prior to 7 days can cancel with the following fees:
Tube: $5 fee/tube
Kayak: $5 fee/kayak
Canoe: $10 fee/canoe
Weather
If your trip has to be cancelled because of lightning, high winds or high water levels; you will be given a full refund. Full refunds are not based on weather forecasts. However, if you are already out on the river, no refunds will be given for returning early.
Wisconsin Riverside Boat Landing
The boat landing at Wisconsin Riverside Resort is our own private landing located on our premises. Depending on the river levels smaller river boats can be put in at our location with permission. When river levels are low plan on using our landing for canoes, tubes and kayaks only. The landing is located 1 mile downriver from Peck’s Landing (Hwy 23). After going under the Hwy 23 bridge stay on the right hand side of the river. We are the first buildings that you will see after the Hwy 23 bridge.
Water Temperature
Detailed River Maps
Maps from www.wisconsintrailguide.com
Sauk to Spring Green
Spring Green to Muscoda
Boat Landing and Island Descriptions from www.wisconsintrailguide.com
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