WISCONSIN RIVER CENTENNIAL TRAIL MAP #13

Petenwell Flowage

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  • Click any dam symbol Portage Symbol on the map below for a aerial photographic detail of portage.
  • Click any campsite symbol Campsites on the map below for a campgrounds information.


Mile marker signs on maps correspond with actual signs placed on the river. Mile markers are typically located on the right side of the bridges and at portage take out sites.

 

No signs were placed in the field at these locations but they were placed on the map for reference.
Map 1

- General Description
o Miles 237 - 253 (Petenwell Flowage) 23,040 acre Petenwell Flowage is the second largest inland body of water in Wisconsin. Rough water from wind and large boats can be hazardous to canoeists. Individuals must use extreme caution because of the size, complexity, and constantly changing conditions.

¢ Portages (see portage maps by clicking on the dam symbol)
o Mile 253 Petenwell dam - Take-out at a concrete base with wooden steps and a wood canoe slide going up the dike for a 0.4 mile portage to the landing below the dam (right)

- Landings suitable for take-out or put-in
o Mile 242 - Apache Lane boat landing (left)
o Mile 243 - Barnum Bay boat landing (left)
o Mile 244 - Town of Monroe Park boat landing (left)
o Mile 246 - Juneau County Wilderness Park boat landing (right)
o Mile 248 - Adams County Petenwell Park boat landing (left) Armenia boat landing (right)
o Mile 250 - Big Horn boat landing (left)
o Mile 252 - Van Kuren boat landing (left)
o Mile 254 - STH 21 Wayside boat landing (left)
(For a Wisconsin River Power Company informational map of Petenwell Flowage showing additional access sites call 608-565-2500 or email dmjohnson@integrysgroup.com)
o For a Wisconsin River Power Company informational map of Petenwell Flowage showing additional access sites go to http://www.wisconsinriverpower.com/recreation_petenwell.pdf)

- Camping
o Mile 246 Juneau County - Wilderness Park with 140 sites & showers available (right)
o Mile 248 Adams County - Petenwell Park with 500 campsites, 90 boat slips & heated restroom shower (left)

- Other amenities
o Mile 243 - Barnum Bay with boat landing, beach, picnic area, restrooms, sailing center, and boater concessions (left)
o Mile 244 - Town of Monroe Park with boat landing, picnic area and restrooms (left)
o Mile 246 - Juneau County Wilderness Park with boat landing, camping, beach, picnic area, restrooms (right)
o Mile 248 - Adams County Petenwell Park (open year round) with boat landing, camping, beach, picnic area, restrooms, and hiking and cross country ski trails (left)
" Petenwell Veterans Park with beach, picnic area, restrooms, and trails (right)
o Mile 252 - Van Kuren Landing with boat landing, beach, picnic area, and trails (left)
o Mile 253 - Petenwell Powerhouse with boat landing, observation tower, restrooms, boater concessions, and trail (right)
o Mile 254 - STH 21 Wayside with boat landing, restrooms, and picnic area (left)

- Flow Information - For flow information on river flow below Petenwell go to http://www.wisconsinpublicservice.com/environment/hydrodata.aspx.