Minnesota whitewater - Baptism River, Lake County

Lake county, Finland to Eckbeck campground section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS I-III(IV)     5.2 miles
  The scenic beauty of Minnesota and the water flowing gracefully down Baptism River will make you feel great. If you've been whitewater rafting and kayaking outside Minnesota you might find the rivers here a bit more challenging, so if you're not from around here don't forget that many of the rivers here are not very forgiving. The Finland to Eckbeck campground section of Baptism River is 5.2 miles long and it is classified as a class I-III(IV) section by American Whitewater. This is one of a small number of paddling stretches in this river system, there
    are a few others too. A bit of exercise and just being out on the river for a while are great attractions for lots of people. The campgrounds here at Baptism River are pretty good. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this is an area with plenty of spots for that. Lodging
is available near the river, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. This is a pretty decent length section, you can easily run it on an afternoon.

Briefly about the general area:
At Baptism River through the warm days of summer highs are in the 70's; through summer nights temperatures are in the 50's. The cold days of the winter come with highs in the 10's; during the dark hours in the winter at Baptism River temperatures sink to the-10's. Going for a hike on the Moosewalk Snowmobile Trail is always a tremendous adventure.
 
Baptism River gets a normal amount of annual precipitation; through the month of June you get the most rain around here, and February is when it's the driest.

Baptism River, Finland to Eckbeck campground road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: I-III(IV)
Length: 5.2 miles
Average Gradient: 47 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 47.41291
Longitude: -91.24322

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 47.37267
Longitude: -91.22832

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Current weather conditions at Baptism River, Minnesota
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Local climate location: WINTON POWER PLANT 17 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Americinn Silver Bay, Silver Bay
5 miles away
Hotel features several different room types to meet your travel needs, along with an elevator for easy access. All room types include high speed internet access, 27 cable TV with HBO, hair dryer, coff...

Cove Point Lodge, Beaver Bay
8 miles away
Located on Lake Superior. The only resort where all the rooms face the lake. Full service with pool, sauna, hot tub, kayaks, canoes, Frisbee golf, bike and hiking trails and two dining options on sit...

Grand Superior Lodge, Two Harbors
26 miles away
A four-season resort on Lake Superiors North Shore just north of Duluth- MN. What do you hope to find along the North Shore of Lake Superior Instant access to all the wonders and surprises of natures ...



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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Baptism River.
 Whitewater Near Baptism River:
Baptism River, Lake County , 2 miles away, Class II-V - 4.8 miles long (Eckbeck campground to Lake Superior)
Baptism River - West Br, Lake County , 4 miles away, Class II-III - 5 miles long (Route 1 to Finland)
Beaver River - E.Br, Lake County , 8 miles away, Class III+(V) - 2.2 miles long (CR5 to CR4)
Beaver River, Lake County , 8 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 2 miles long (confluence of E and W Branches to Highway 61)
Manitou River, Lake County , 11 miles away, Class III-IV - 5.5 miles long (Cty 5 to falls above Highway 61)
Beaver River - W.Br, Lake County , 11 miles away, Class II-III(V) - 2.7 miles long (CR3 to Glen Avon Falls)
Split Rock River, Lake County , 16 miles away, Class IV-V - 2.9 miles long (Superior Hiking Trail to Highway 61)
Two Island River, Cook County , 21 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 4.3 miles long (Cty 1 to Highway 61)
Gooseberry River, Lake County , 23 miles away, Class II-III - 6 miles long (Cty 3 to Gooseberry Falls State Park)
Cross River, Cook County , 23 miles away, Class II-V - 8.5 miles long (Forest Road 166 to falls above Highway 61)
 Ski Areas Near Baptism River:
Lutsen, Minnesota , 38 miles away, 1088 vertical feet
Whitecap Mountain, Wisconsin , 74 miles away, 400 vertical feet
Giants Ridge, Minnesota , 74 miles away, 500 vertical feet
Spirit Mountain, Minnesota , 75 miles away, 700 vertical feet
Christie Mountain, Wisconsin , 89 miles away, 350 vertical feet
Big Powderhorn Mountain, Michigan , 89 miles away, 600 vertical feet
Blackjack, Michigan , 95 miles away, 465 vertical feet
Indianhead, Michigan , 97 miles away, 638 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Baptism River:
Americinn Silver Bay, Silver Bay , 5 miles away
Cove Point Lodge, Beaver Bay , 8 miles away
Grand Superior Lodge, Two Harbors , 26 miles away
Americinn - Tofte, Mn, Tofte , 27 miles away
Americinn - Two Harbors, Mn, Two Harbors , 37 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Baptism River:
Tetagouche Lake Campground, Lake County, 3 miles away
Silver Bay Koa Kampground, Silver Bay, 4 miles away
Wildhurst Campgrounds, Finland, 7 miles away
 Trails Near Baptism River:
Moosewalk Snowmobile Trail, Lake County , 5 miles away
North Shore Snowmobile Trail, Lake County , 14 miles away
 National Parks Near Baptism River:
Apostle Islands National Lakeshore, Bayfield - WI , 39 miles away
 Golf Courses Near Baptism River:
Silver Bay Country Club, Silver Bay , 4 miles away
 Lakes Near Baptism River

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