THANK YOU to everyone who purchased passes and enjoyed the locks in 2024.
Please bookmark this page and watch our Facebook page for information on operational hours for the 2025 season!
CLOSED
Lock has been closed since 2015 due to the discovery of Round Goby.
(Lock 1: 920-750-3306) or (Lock 4: 920-750-3307)
Phones active only during hours of operation
May 17 – September 1
11a-6p (Saturday and Sunday)
Appleton Lock 1 will remain open for 2 additional hours (6pm-8pm) on Saturday nights for access to downtown businesses
Holidays
Memorial Day 11a-6p
July 4th 11a-6p
Labor Day 11a-6p
Cedars (920-750-3309)
Little Chute (920-840-9290)
Phone active only during hours of operation
May 17 – September 1
11a-6p (Saturday and Sunday)
Holidays
Memorial Day 11a-6p
July 4th 11a-6p
Labor Day 11a-6p
(920-809-2189)
Phone active only during hours of operation
May 17 – September 1
11a-6p (Saturday and Sunday)
Holidays
Memorial Day 11a-6p
July 4th 11a-6p
Labor Day 11a-6p
(Lock 1: 920-202-1855) (Lock 3: 920-840-9279) or (Lock 5: 920-809-3299)
Phones active only during hours of operation
May 17 – September 1
11a-6p (Saturday and Sunday)
Holidays
Memorial Day 11a-6p
July 4th 11a-6p
Labor Day 11a-6p
CLOSED
Lock has been closed since 1985 as a barrier to aquatic invasive species, the Sea Lamprey
(920-227-7043)
Phone active only during hours of operation
May 17 – September 1 10a-8p (Monday through Sunday)
Sept 2 – October 6 10a-6p (Saturdays and Sundays only)
October 4 & 5 10a-6p Free Fall Colors Weekend
Holidays
Memorial Day 10a-8p
July 4th 10a-8p
Labor Day 10a-8p
(920-227-7024)
Phone active only during hours of operation
May 17 – September 1 10a-8p (Monday through Sunday)
Sept 2 – October 6 10a-6p (Saturdays and Sundays only)
October 4 & 5 10a-6p Free Fall Colors Weekend
Holidays
Memorial Day 10a-8p
July 4th 10a-8p
Labor Day 10a-8p
Passes are ONLY available for purchase online.
“Motorboat” means any boat equipped with propulsion machinery, whether or not the machinery is the principal source of propulsion, a boat propelled usually by an internal combustion engine.. The term includes but is not listed to powerboat, speedboat, fishing boat, or cabin cruiser. (for further information on motorboats, please visit this link)
“Non-Motorized Boat” means a boat which is not propelled by machinery but is designed and constructed to be used for transportation of a person or persons on water. This term includes but is not limited to canoe, sailboat, kayak, inflatable boat, row boat or dingy. (for further information on non-motorized boats, please visit this link.)
“Tour Boat” means a motorboat transporting passengers to gain profit.
“Scheduled Paddle Events” are publicly advertised at least one month prior to the event in local media outlets and digital platforms.
Any lockage taking place outside the posted Lock Schedule or any lockage requiring extra planning/lock tender time, and pending staff availability. These events must be scheduled 48 business-hours in advance. To schedule a special lockage, please call 920-455-9174