Wisconsin whitewater - Apple River, St.Croix County St.Croix county, Somerset section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS I-II     2 miles   The Somerset section of Apple River in Wisconsin is 2 miles long and it is classified as a class I-II section by American Whitewater. The beautiful scenery of Wisconsin and the water flowing gracefully down Apple River attract people from near and far. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. Getting some good exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors are great reasons to come. 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 Somerset section is one of a few paddling sections in this river system. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way around here you won't find a large number of other places. The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in Wisconsin are often easier than in other states, so keep in mind that quite a few of the sections here are pretty easy. Briefly about the general area: For the period of the days of summer at Apple River temperatures are commonly in the 80's. During the moonlight hours it's frequently in the 60's. The cold days of the wintertime come with highs in the 20's while the cold winter nights at Apple River are in the 0's. The yearly rainfall here at Apple River is about average; of all the months in a year June is the one with the most rain while February is ordinarily the driest month.   Apple River, Somerset road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: I-II Length: 2 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 45.11849 Longitude: -92.66481 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 45.1338 Longitude: -92.6812 Paddler input for Apple River, Wisconsin: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Apple River, Wisconsin Local climate location: FOREST LAKE 8 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Fairfield Inn By Marriott Hudson, Hudson 9 miles away ALERT* NEWLY REMODELED*63 newly redecorated rooms with option of queen or king sized beds. IN Room hair dryers, Iron, Complimentary continental breakfast, indoor pool, spa, free showtime, satellite TV... Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Hudson-I-94, Wi, Hudson 9 miles away The Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Hudson I-94 Hotel features an exercise room, wheelchair access, jacuzzi and living room suites, as well as connecting rooms. We are a 100% Smoke Free Hotel. Each... Best Western Hudson House Inn, Hudson 9 miles away Stay at this Hudson, Wisconsin hotel conveniently located in the St. Croix River Valley just off Interstate 94. The Best Western Hudson House Inn is conveniently located close to key Hudson industria...   All Wisconsin Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Wisconsin. Books about whitewater paddling on Apple River, Wisconsin List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Apple River, Wisconsin. Find a whitewater outfitter in Wisconsin Whitewater Basics If you're new to whitewater paddling please take a look at this basic whitewater info. Outdoors Recreation Near Red Wing, Minnesota Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Red Wing, Minnesota, the metro area neareast to Apple River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Apple River.   Whitewater Near Apple River: St. Croix River, Polk County , 14 miles away, Class II-III - 0.2 miles long (Taylors Falls) Apple River, Polk County , 17 miles away, Class II - 4 miles long (Little Falls) Vermilion River, Dakota County , 23 miles away, Class II-III+ - 0.5 miles long (Falls to Old Mill in Hastings)   Ski Areas Near Apple River: Trollhaugen, Wisconsin , 12 miles away, 260 vertical feet Wild Mountain, Minnesota , 14 miles away, 300 vertical feet Afton Alps, Minnesota , 16 miles away, 350 vertical feet Welch Village, Minnesota , 28 miles away, 350 vertical feet Buck Hill, Minnesota , 47 miles away, 309 vertical feet Hyland Ski, Minnesota , 50 miles away, 175 vertical feet Spirit Mountain, Minnesota , 84 miles away, 700 vertical feet Christie Mountain, Wisconsin , 91 miles away, 350 vertical feet Mount Kato, Minnesota , 106 miles away, 240 vertical feet Powder Ridge, Minnesota , 113 miles away, 290 vertical feet   Hotels Near Apple River: Fairfield Inn By Marriott Hudson, Hudson , 9 miles away Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Hudson-I-94, Wi, Hudson , 9 miles away Best Western Hudson House Inn, Hudson , 9 miles away Hudson Super 8 Motel, Hudson , 9 miles away Comfort Inn Hudson, Hudson , 9 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Apple River: Somerset Camp and Tubing, Somerset, 0 miles away Apple River Campground, Somerset, 0 miles away Riverdale Camp Grounds, Somerset, 0 miles away   National Parks Near Apple River: Saint Croix National Scenic River, Saint Croix Falls - WI , 14 miles away Mississippi National River & Recreation Area, St. Paul - MN , 29 miles away   Golf Courses Near Apple River: Bristol Ridge Golf Course, Somerset , 3 miles away Saint Croix National Golf Club, Somerset , 5 miles away White Eagle Golf Club Golf Course, Hudson , 6 miles away   Lakes Near Apple River