WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
WI Public Boat Access Site

 
Detailed Information for Blackhawk Upper Access as of 11/9/2017

GENERAL INFORMATION
Landing Name Blackhawk Upper Access
Landing Type RAMP
Waterbody Name Mississippi River
Municipality TOWN OF WHEATLAND
County Vernon
Latitude 43.46088203
Longitude -91.22509448
No. of Launch Lanes 2
Launch Surface Concrete Panels
Launch Depth deeper than 3 feet
Boarding Dock Present Yes
No. of Vehicle and Trailer Stalls 16-20
No. of Vehicle Stalls 6-10
Type of Restrooms Vault
Fish Cleaning Area No
Lighting Present Yes
Potable Water Yes
Marine Pumpout No
Ramp Slope % 9
Utilities Present NONE
Comments Concrete to concrete panels launch. There is designated accessible parking. The boarding dock is designed ADA accessible but the slope to it exceeds the maximum allowable for ADA purposes (August/2015). The transition to the boarding dock has handrails, on both sides. The daily fee is $3.00 and $1.50 for Golden Age/Access holders (2015 rates). Slow no wake regulations are posted at the launch site.

ADA ACCESSIBILITY
ADA Accessible Features Present Yes

PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
Manager FEDERAL
Manager Name US Fish & Wildlife Service
Manager Phone# 507-494-6212
 

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