Minnesota whitewater - Temperance River, Cook County

Cook county, FR166 to Temperance River State Park section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS II-III(IV)     8.5 miles
  The wonderful Minnesota scenery and the playfulness of the water attract people from near and far. This section of Temperance River in Cook County is 8.5 miles long and has been rated as a class II-III(IV) section by American Whitewater. There are some good hotels near the river, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. This is a pretty decent length section, it's good length for a morning trip. Getting a good workout and spending some quality time in nature are sure to keep you coming back for more. There are a few other
    sections in this river system that can be paddled as well. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, there are lots of good spots for that around here. The campgrounds here at Temperance River are pretty good.

Briefly about the general area:
Summertime highs at Temperance River regularly tend to be in the 70's, and during the night it cools down to the 50's. The winter comes with highs in the 10's while the cold winter nights at Temperance River are in the-10's. Temperance River is a good site of typical rain; June is when you get the most rain here, and the driest month is February.
 

Temperance River, FR166 to Temperance River State Park road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: II-III(IV)
Length: 8.5 miles
Average Gradient: 50 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 47.64018
Longitude: -90.84733

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 47.55833
Longitude: -90.87648

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Current weather conditions at Temperance River, Minnesota
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Local climate location: GUNFLINT LAKE 32 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Americinn - Tofte, Mn, Tofte
Each AmericInn is built with solid masonry construction and the highest sound rating in the industry to allow you the experience of a quiet nights sleep. Business and Leisure Travelers are accommodate...

Caribou Highlands Lodge, Lutsen
11 miles away
We are the Premier four-season destination resort nestled in the Sawtooth Mountains in Lutsen, Minnesota, offering a multitude of activities and even more ways to relax. From spring river fishing, cha...

The Mountain Inn, Lutsen
11 miles away
The Lutsen Lodging Company provides an eclectic selection of vacation rental properties throughout greater Cook County Minnesota including the areas of Lutsen- Tofte- Schroeder- Gunflint Trail and Lak...



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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Temperance River.
 Whitewater Near Temperance River:
Temperance River, Cook County , 4 miles away, Class I-II - 6.5 miles long (Highway 2 and FR164 to FR166)
Cross River, Cook County , 5 miles away, Class II-V - 8.5 miles long (Forest Road 166 to falls above Highway 61)
Two Island River, Cook County , 7 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 4.3 miles long (Cty 1 to Highway 61)
Poplar River, Cook County , 10 miles away, Class II-IV+(V) - 2.2 miles long (Lutsen ski hill to Highway 61)
Manitou River, Lake County , 17 miles away, Class III-IV - 5.5 miles long (Cty 5 to falls above Highway 61)
Cascade River, Cook County , 24 miles away, Class V+ - 0.5 miles long (Cascades of Cascade)
Cascade River, Cook County , 24 miles away, Class IV-V - 3.5 miles long (CR45 to Cascade River State Park)
Cascade River, Cook County , 25 miles away, Class II(IV) - 3.5 miles long (FR157 to CR45)
Baptism River, Lake County , 27 miles away, Class II-V - 4.8 miles long (Eckbeck campground to Lake Superior)
Baptism River, Lake County , 28 miles away, Class I-III(IV) - 5.2 miles long (Finland to Eckbeck campground)
 Ski Areas Near Temperance River:
Lutsen, Minnesota , 10 miles away, 1088 vertical feet
Whitecap Mountain, Wisconsin , 64 miles away, 400 vertical feet
Big Powderhorn Mountain, Michigan , 74 miles away, 600 vertical feet
Blackjack, Michigan , 79 miles away, 465 vertical feet
Indianhead, Michigan , 80 miles away, 638 vertical feet
Porcupine Mountain, Michigan , 91 miles away, 641 vertical feet
Giants Ridge, Minnesota , 100 miles away, 500 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Temperance River:
Americinn - Tofte, Mn, Tofte , 1 miles away
Caribou Highlands Lodge, Lutsen , 11 miles away
The Mountain Inn, Lutsen , 11 miles away
Eagle Ridge Resort at Lutsen Mountains, Lutsen , 14 miles away
Americinn Silver Bay, Silver Bay , 31 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Temperance River:
Lamb's Campground and Resort, Schroeder, 4 miles away
Temperance River Campground, Cook County, 6 miles away
Poplar River Campground, Cook County, 9 miles away
 Trails Near Temperance River:
Honeymoon Trail, Cook County , 7 miles away
 National Parks Near Temperance River:
Apostle Islands National Lakeshore, Bayfield - WI , 36 miles away

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