Minnesota whitewater - Encampment River, Lake County

Lake county, Cty 3 to Highway 61 section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS IV-V     2.5 miles
 
this river is completely within a privetly owned piece of property, and vistors are not welcomed. no parking is available for over 2 miles, water flow is very inconsistant Says

The average Minnesota whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be harder to run than those in other states, so keep in mind that a lot of the rivers here are not suitable for beginners. If you'll be staying in a hotel you're in luck, lodging is available very near the river, but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. This section
    of Encampment River in Minnesota is 2.5 miles long and has been rated as a class IV-V section by American Whitewater. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. This is a short paddling stretch so no need to bring snacks. Getting a good workout and spending some quality time
in nature will have you coming back for more. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking around here you'll find a large number of good spots. The Cty 3 to Highway 61 section is the only paddling section along Encampment River. The scenic beauty of Lake County and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream will make you feel great.

Briefly about the general area:
If you're into cool geologic marks, try Lafayette Bluff. Summertime highs at Encampment River regularly tend to be in the 70's. Once the sun is down it descends down
 
to the 50's. Through the winter highs are in the 20's; nighttime lows all through the winter for Encampment River tend to be in the 0's. Encampment River gets a normal amount of annual precipitation; of all the months in a year June is the one with the most rain; February meanwhile is the driest month.

Encampment River, Cty 3 to Highway 61 road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: IV-V
Length: 2.5 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 47.11225
Longitude: -91.58667

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 47.09969
Longitude: -91.54471

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Current weather conditions at Encampment River, Minnesota
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Local climate location: TWO HARBORS 12 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

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Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Duluth, Minnesota-Wisconsin, the metro area neareast to Encampment River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Encampment River.
 Whitewater Near Encampment River:
Crow Creek, Lake County , 1 miles away, Class IV - 2 miles long (Cty 3 to Lake Superior)
Silver Creek, Lake County , 4 miles away, Class IV - 1.1 miles long (Cty 3 to Highway 61)
Gooseberry River, Lake County , 4 miles away, Class II-III - 6 miles long (Cty 3 to Gooseberry Falls State Park)
Stewart River, Lake County , 6 miles away, Class II-IV(V) - 4.9 miles long (CR2 to Highway 61)
Split Rock River, Lake County , 11 miles away, Class IV-V - 2.9 miles long (Superior Hiking Trail to Highway 61)
Beaver River - W.Br, Lake County , 16 miles away, Class II-III(V) - 2.7 miles long (CR3 to Glen Avon Falls)
Knife River, Lake/St. Louis County , 16 miles away, Class II-III(IV) - 5.5 miles long (Cty 102 to Lake Superior)
Beaver River - E.Br, Lake County , 19 miles away, Class III+(V) - 2.2 miles long (CR5 to CR4)
Beaver River, Lake County , 19 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 2 miles long (confluence of E and W Branches to Highway 61)
Bois Brule River, Douglas County , 22 miles away, Class II - 8.3 miles long (Copper Range Campground to Highway 13)
 Ski Areas Near Encampment River:
Spirit Mountain, Minnesota , 49 miles away, 700 vertical feet
Giants Ridge, Minnesota , 56 miles away, 500 vertical feet
Lutsen, Minnesota , 64 miles away, 1088 vertical feet
Christie Mountain, Wisconsin , 76 miles away, 350 vertical feet
Whitecap Mountain, Wisconsin , 87 miles away, 400 vertical feet
Big Powderhorn Mountain, Michigan , 106 miles away, 600 vertical feet
Trollhaugen, Wisconsin , 110 miles away, 260 vertical feet
Wild Mountain, Minnesota , 110 miles away, 300 vertical feet
Blackjack, Michigan , 112 miles away, 465 vertical feet
Indianhead, Michigan , 114 miles away, 638 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Encampment River:
Grand Superior Lodge, Two Harbors , 4 miles away
Americinn - Two Harbors, Mn, Two Harbors , 11 miles away
Larsmont Cottages, Two Harbors , 14 miles away
Americinn Silver Bay, Silver Bay , 23 miles away
Superior Super 8 Motel, Superior , 37 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Encampment River:
Big Blaze Camp and Trailer Park, Two Harbors, 7 miles away
Wagon wheel Campsite, Two Harbors, 7 miles away
Burlington Bay Campsite, Two Harbors, 8 miles away
 Trails Near Encampment River:
North Shore Snowmobile Trail, Lake County , 14 miles away
 National Parks Near Encampment River:
Apostle Islands National Lakeshore, Bayfield - WI , 53 miles away

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