Plan today for a busy final weekend on the locks!
2022-09-12
The weekend of October 1&2 will be our final events for the 2022 season and we are hoping for great weather! Back by popular demand,
Learn how a lock works in this short video with Jeremy Cords, Director of Operations.
Get a first person tour of the DePere lock with our resident historian and lock tender Scott Thompson.
Lock Tender Pat Spaay grew up in the shadow of the Appleton Locks. Listen to his great stories.
THE ONLY FULLY RESTORED, HAND OPERATED LOCK SYSTEM IN THE NATION!
We have preserved the heritage of one of the nation’s most unique transportation systems—the Fox River lock system. Of the 17 locks, 16 have been restored to full working order and are a recreational, historic, and economic asset to northeast Wisconsin. Today’s visitors can see living history in action and use the lock system to access the beautiful Fox River. This website will keep you updated on locks operations hours and information you need to enjoy the only fully restored, hand-operated lock system in the United States!
IMPORTANT: LOCK FEES WILL NO LONGER BE ACCEPTED WITH CASH. Boaters must purchase lock passes online at this link.
To download information on the lock system, save these documents:
Fox Locks brochure
Lock System map
Important Updates on Locks:
June 30th, 2022 UPDATE: The Appleton, Cedars, Little Chute and Combined locks will be open this weekend and will operate until 11:00PM on July 3rd and 4th!
Little Rapids and De Pere will be open until midnight on July 4th!
LATEST NEWS
Meet our board: Jean Romback-Bartels
2022-09-08
The Fox Locks are run by a volunteer board of directors comprised of community leaders and representatives from state agencies. There are two members each
Fox Locks team celebrates end of season!
2022-09-08
The official summer season is over and to mark the end of a busy season, we held a year-end celebration. In attendance—the people who keep
The LOCKS
THE 17-LOCK SYSTEM ON THE UPPER FOX RIVER