Wisconsin whitewater - Bad River, Ashland County Ashland county, Elm Hoist Road to Odanah section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS I-II(III)     20.4 miles   This section of Bad River in Ashland County is 20.4 miles long and it is classified as a class I-II(III) section by American Whitewater. The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in Wisconsin are often easier than in other states, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that many of the sections here are safe for beginners. The beautiful scenery of Ashland County and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water make the trip here worthwhile. Getting some good exercise and just being out on the river for a while are sure to keep you coming back     for more. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. This stretch has enough mileage for an overnight trip, so why not pack your sleeping bag too. There are plenty of other sections in this river system that can be paddled as well. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way there are lots of good places for that around here. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. Briefly about the general area: An average amount of rain falls at Bad River; through August this area sees the most rain, and February on the other hand is the driest. The warmest time of the year at Bad River comes with high temperatures in the 80's with overnight lows in the 50's.   All through the wintertime this place gets highs in the 20's; overnight lows at Bad River during the winter frequently plunge into the 0's. Bad River, Elm Hoist Road to Odanah road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: I-II(III) Length: 20.4 miles Average Gradient: 4 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 46.48713 Longitude: -90.6953 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 46.60999 Longitude: -90.68682 Paddler input for Bad River, Wisconsin: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Bad River, Wisconsin Local climate location: ASHLAND EXP FARM 12 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Americinn - Ashland, Wi, Ashland 11 miles away AmericInn Ashland is built with solid masonry construction and the highest sound rating in the industry to allow you the experience of a quiet nights sleep. AmericInn Ashland features Splashland Water... Ashland Super 8 Motel, Ashland 15 miles away Washburn Super 8 Motel, Washburn 15 miles away The Super 8 Washburn is conveniently located on Hwy 13, 6 mi North of Hwy 2, adjacent to the snowmobile and ATV trail system, just 12 mi from the Apostle Islands and Bayfield, WI, right on the shores ...   All Wisconsin Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Wisconsin. Books about whitewater paddling on Bad River, Wisconsin List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Bad 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 Eau Claire, Wisconsin Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Eau Claire, Wisconsin, the metro area neareast to Bad River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Bad River.   Whitewater Near Bad River: Bad River, Ashland County , 6 miles away, Class I-III - 18.8 miles long (Devil's Gate footbridge to Elm Hoist Road) Marengo River, Ashland County , 6 miles away, Class I-II - 4.8 miles long (Government Road to Bad River) Tyler Forks, Ashland County , 9 miles away, Class II-IV - 1.8 miles long (Gehrman Creek to Brownstone Falls) Bad River, Ashland County , 10 miles away, Class III-V - 6.2 miles long (Highway 169 to Devil's Gate footbridge) Potato River, Iron/Ashland County , 11 miles away, Class II-IV(V) - 6.5 miles long (Highway 169 to Potato River Road) Brunsweiler River, Ashland County , 12 miles away, Class II-III+(IV) - 10.3 miles long (Beaverdam Lake to Highway 13) Bad River, Ashland County , 13 miles away, Class II-III(IV) - 7.1 miles long (Cayuga to Foster Junction railroad bridge) White River, Ashland County , 15 miles away, Class II-III - 0.8 miles long (Highway 112 to Highway 13) Tyler Forks, Iron County , 15 miles away, Class II-III+(IV) - 7.6 miles long (Moore Park to Vogues Road) Brunsweiler River, Ashland County , 15 miles away, Class III-IV - 0.5 miles long (Mineral Lake to Mineral Lake Rd)   Ski Areas Near Bad River: Whitecap Mountain, Wisconsin , 21 miles away, 400 vertical feet Big Powderhorn Mountain, Michigan , 41 miles away, 600 vertical feet Blackjack, Michigan , 48 miles away, 465 vertical feet Indianhead, Michigan , 50 miles away, 638 vertical feet Lutsen, Minnesota , 53 miles away, 1088 vertical feet Christie Mountain, Wisconsin , 69 miles away, 350 vertical feet Porcupine Mountain, Michigan , 73 miles away, 641 vertical feet Granite Peak, Wisconsin , 104 miles away, 700 vertical feet Spirit Mountain, Minnesota , 106 miles away, 700 vertical feet Giants Ridge, Minnesota , 122 miles away, 500 vertical feet   Hotels Near Bad River: Americinn - Ashland, Wi, Ashland , 11 miles away Ashland Super 8 Motel, Ashland , 15 miles away Washburn Super 8 Motel, Washburn , 15 miles away Best Western Holiday House, Ashland , 17 miles away Park Falls Super 8 Motel, Park Falls , 34 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Bad River: Waverly Campground, Ashland County, 7 miles away Big Bay State Park, Bayfield, 13 miles away Memorial Campground, Bayfield County, 14 miles away   Trails Near Bad River: Great Divide Snowmobile Trail, Ashland County , 19 miles away   National Parks Near Bad River: Apostle Islands National Lakeshore, Bayfield - WI , 16 miles away   Lakes Near Bad River