Boating and Tubing

Four rivers provide ample opportunities for boating, canoeing and tubing in Grant County, the Platte River, Grant River, Wisconsin River and Mississippi River. Whether you prefer the speed of the motorboat or the calmness of a slow paddle, you'll find charming scenery from the river bluffs and sandy islands to farm pastures and wild prairies. Take in the natural beauty, and watch for wildlife along the way.

Please note that the water levels change often; for condition reports, contact any of the rental companies listed below.

River Float (Tubing)

The 44-mile long Grant River in Southwest Wisconsin is an excellent floating location with the scenic river bluffs, wildlife, farm fields and Driftless topography.

Grant County offers two tubing rental companies along the Grant River that also offer shuttle options for those with their own equipment.

Grant River Tubin' Co
121 Milke Dr.
Potosi, WI 53820
608-763-4021

Y'ALLBEE TUBIN
319 Hwy 61 S
Potosi, WI 53820
608-732-0618
yallbeetubin@yahoo.com

Paddle Sports

Whether you prefer to paddle a canoe, kayak or stand-up paddle board, explore the engaging and intimate winding waterways and slow-moving sloughs protected from the massive rivers' main channels in Grant County. The lists below are boat landing locations where you can access the waterways with your own equipment. Rental companies are available to rent kayaks, canoes and paddle boards, see below for links to individual sites.  

Grant River
Lancaster to Potosi

Mississippi River

• Banfield Bridge (Dickeyville)
• Bertom Lake Boat Landing (Cassville)
• Glen Haven Boat Landing (Glen Haven)
• Grant River Recreation Area (Potosi)
• Jack Oak Road Canoe Landing (Cassville)
• Jay’s Landing (Bagley)
• Lynn Hollow Boat Landing (Potosi)
• O’Leary Lake (Kieler)
• Potosi Point (Potosi)
• Schleicher’s Landing (Cassville)
• Wyalusing State Park (Wyalusing)

Platte River
Ellenboro to Dickeyville

Wisconsin River

• Millville Boat Landing (Millville)
• Floyd Von Haden Recreation Area (Boscobel)
• Victoria Riverside Park (Muscoda)
• Woodman Recreation Area (Woodman)

Rental Companies

• Wisconsin River Outings(Boscobel)
• Wyalusing State Park(Wyalusing)
• Y'Allbee Tubin (Potosi)

Powerboat 

The Mighty Mississippi is easier to traverse in a vessel with an engine, whether it is a fishing boat, speedboat, pontoon, or jet skis. The river can be a lot of fun, speeding past the barges and chugging along the byway. Stop at an island for a private picnic area and watch for eagle nests along the way. Motorboats are also useful for traversing the Wisconsin River with its many sandbars. 

Rental Companies

Eagles Roost Resort
1034 Jack Oak Rd.
Cassville, WI 53806
608-725-5553

Boat Repair

• Blum's Marine & Saw Services
  4887 Lynn Hollow Ln., Potosi, WI
  608-763-2524
• River Valley Powersports
  3270 Hwy. 133, Blue River, WI
  608-537-3200