Family Friendly Horicon Marsh Paddle

Family Friendly Horicon Marsh Paddle
Saturday, July 11, 2026
8:00 AM -12:00 PM

On Saturday, July 11th, from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM you can join fellow outdoor enthusiasts to paddle through the southern portion of the Horicon Marsh State Wildlife Area. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources’ wildlife staff will be on hand to help guide your paddle while educating about marsh wildlife as you travel an approximately 3-mile loop through the Horicon Marsh and the Rock River.

This paddle is great for novice or family paddlers!  The launch and landing is at Nebraska Street Boat Landing (One Mile Island Trail Head). (23611160622000, Horicon, WI 53032)

A few key details:

  NO registration needed
 New route will be approximately 3 miles long. (about 2 hours)
Launch times will be from 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM only.
 DNR staff will still be out on the water to guide paddlers and they will come off the water at Noon.
 No equipment is provided.
 No shuttle bus will be needed.

The DNR wildlife staff will briefly cover topics related to the marsh’s wildlife and will be available for any other questions. This is a great opportunity to talk with experts and learn from some of the people that work at the marsh every day.  Also, restroom facilities will be available at the beginning and end of the trail.  No restroom access once you are on the water.

Please direct questions to Liz Herzmann at Elizabeth.herzmann@wisconsin.gov or 920-210-9054.