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 stretch of Apple River is 2 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class I-II section of whitewater. The average Wisconsin whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be easier to run than those in other states, so better not forget that rivers here are less demanding. The scenic beauty of St.Croix County and the cool fresh water attract people from near and far. Getting your paddling muscles activated and just hanging out with mother nature are great attractions for lots of people. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but     if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. This is a somewhat short section so you'd better be prepared to walk your kayak back to put-in a few times. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking around here you won't find a large number of other places. Briefly about the general area: Summertime highs at Apple River generally tend to be in the 80's. When the night sets in temperatures fall down into the 60's. All through the wintertime this place gets highs in the 20's, and night lows in the 0's for Apple River. The amount of rain that falls at Apple River is close to the national average; most of the rain falls throughout June, and February on the other hand is the driest.   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 Get FREE high-speed Internet access at this Fairfield Inn This renovated 63 room hotel is conveniently located at the intersection off I-94 at exit 2, just a short drive from Minneapolis/St.... 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 Enjoy convenient access to the St. Croix River, Hudson Historic District and the Mall of America while staying at this Hudson, Wisconsin hotel. Welcome to the Best Western Hudson House Inn where gue...   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 Royal Inn, 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