Minnesota whitewater - Lower Tamarack River, Pine County

Pine county, Highway 25 to Highway 48/77 section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS I-II     10.2 miles
  The beautiful scenery of Minnesota and the cool fresh water will make you feel great. The Highway 25 to Highway 48/77 stretch of Lower Tamarack River in Minnesota is 10.2 miles long and is a class I-II section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. The sections for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in Minnesota are often more challenging than in other states, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that lots of rivers here are not for beginners. Getting your paddling muscles activated and just
    being out on the river for a while will make you glad you came. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. The Highway 25 to Highway 48/77 section is the only paddling section
along Lower Tamarack River. This section is long enough for an overnight trip if you take your time, so pack your camp stove. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way in this general area you won't find many other paddling rivers.

Briefly about the general area:
A common amount of precipitation falls here at Lower Tamarack River; during June this area sees the most rain, and the driest month of the year is February. There's a forest here at Lower Tamarack River called Saint Croix State Forest, and Lower Tamarack
 
River is right by the Markville Snowmobile Trail.
All through the summer, highs typically are in the 80's at Lower Tamarack River, and during the night it cools down to the 50's. For the period of the winter this place gets highs in the 10's, and overnight lows at Lower Tamarack River through the wintertime regularly dip into the-10's.

Lower Tamarack River, Highway 25 to Highway 48/77 road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: I-II
Length: 10.2 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 46.084
Longitude: -92.4325

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 46.01243
Longitude: -92.44527

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Current weather conditions at Lower Tamarack River, Minnesota
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Local climate location: HINCKLEY 8 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 Lower Tamarack River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Lower Tamarack River.
 Whitewater Near Lower Tamarack River:
Upper Tamarack River, Douglas County , 13 miles away, Class I-II(III) - 13.3 miles long (Radigan dam to Markville)
St. Croix River, Burnett County , 21 miles away, Class I-II - 8 miles long (Nelson's Landing to Snake River Confluence)
Kettle River, Pine County , 24 miles away, Class I-II - 5 miles long (below Big Eddy to St. Croix River)
Kettle River, Pine County , 29 miles away, Class II-III(IV) - 3 miles long (Banning State Park to Sandstone)
St. Croix River, Douglas/Burnett County , 29 miles away, Class I-II - 15.8 miles long (Gordon Dam to St. Croix Tr.)
St. Louis River, Carlton County , 30 miles away, Class II-V - 3.25 miles long (CR210 to Oldenburg Point)
 Ski Areas Near Lower Tamarack River:
Wild Mountain, Minnesota , 34 miles away, 300 vertical feet
Trollhaugen, Wisconsin , 36 miles away, 260 vertical feet
Spirit Mountain, Minnesota , 36 miles away, 700 vertical feet
Afton Alps, Minnesota , 62 miles away, 350 vertical feet
Giants Ridge, Minnesota , 74 miles away, 500 vertical feet
Welch Village, Minnesota , 74 miles away, 350 vertical feet
Christie Mountain, Wisconsin , 77 miles away, 350 vertical feet
Hyland Ski, Minnesota , 86 miles away, 175 vertical feet
Buck Hill, Minnesota , 86 miles away, 309 vertical feet
Powder Ridge, Minnesota , 133 miles away, 290 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Lower Tamarack River:
Lodge at Crooked Lake, Siren , 12 miles away
Best Western Northwoods Lodge, Siren , 13 miles away
Luck Country Inn, Luck , 23 miles away
Americinn - Moose Lake, Mn, Moose Lake , 28 miles away
Americinn - Carlton, Mn, Carlton , 30 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Lower Tamarack River:
Boulder Campground, Pine County, 1 miles away
Sioux Portage Campground, Burnett County, 4 miles away
Horsemans Campground, Pine County, 4 miles away
 Trails Near Lower Tamarack River:
Markville Snowmobile Trail, Pine County , 4 miles away
Minnesota-Wisconsin Boundary State Trail, Pine County , 11 miles away
 National Parks Near Lower Tamarack River:
Saint Croix National Scenic River, Saint Croix Falls - WI , 33 miles away
Mississippi National River & Recreation Area, St. Paul - MN , 68 miles away
 Lakes Near Lower Tamarack River

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