Wisconsin whitewater - Baraboo River, Sauk County Sauk county, Highway 12 to Highway 113 section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS I(II)     4.5 miles   The starting location is a short drive from Baraboo, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. The beautiful scenery of Wisconsin and the water flowing gracefully down Baraboo River have people coming here. The Highway 12 to Highway 113 section of Baraboo River in Wisconsin is 4.5 miles long and has been rated as a class I(II) section by American Whitewater. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. The average whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit easier to master in this state than those in other     states, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that many runs in this state are very easy. There are many good hotels to choose from, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. This section is long enough to enjoy a good non stop paddle, it's good length for a morning trip. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking around here you won't find a large number of other rivers. Baraboo River doesn't have a lot of paddling sections, the Highway 12 to Highway 113 section is the only one. A good workout and just hanging out with mother nature have people coming from far and near. Briefly about the general area: Going for a hike on the Bluff Trail is always a great adventure; you can go for a hike on the West Bluff Trail. The yearly precipitation here at Baraboo River is about average; the month with most   of the rain is August, and the driest month is February. Throughout the warmest time of the year at Baraboo River highs are commonly in the 80's while night lows are commonly in the 50's. Throughout the winter highs are in the 20's with winter lows in the 0's overnight here at Baraboo River. Baraboo River, Highway 12 to Highway 113 road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: I(II) Length: 4.5 miles Average Gradient: 11 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 43.47021 Longitude: -89.7689 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 43.45829 Longitude: -89.71485 Paddler input for Baraboo River, Wisconsin: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Baraboo River, Wisconsin Local climate location: WISCONSIN DELLS 19 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Motel 6 Lake Baraboo, Baraboo The closest hotel to Ho-Chunk Casino and located minutes from the worlds largest water parks and endless outdoor recreational opportunities, Motel 6 Lake Baraboo, a Magnuson Hotels affiliate, offers w... Americas Best Value Inn, Baraboo Park Plaza Baraboo, Baraboo 2 miles away -Indoor pool, whirlpool, steam room are located on the fourth floor -Full service restaurant and bar attached to the hotel -Located 8 miles from Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin -Newly remodeled in 2005 ...   All Wisconsin Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Wisconsin. Books about whitewater paddling on Baraboo River, Wisconsin List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Baraboo 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 Baraboo, Wisconsin Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Baraboo, Wisconsin, the metro area neareast to Baraboo River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Baraboo River.   Whitewater Near Baraboo River: Skillet Creek, Sauk County , 3 miles away, Class III-IV - 1.8 miles long (Gasser Road) Wisconsin River, Sauk County , 8 miles away, Class II - 0.1 miles long (Prairie du Sac)   Ski Areas Near Baraboo River: Devils Head, Wisconsin , 8 miles away, 500 vertical feet Christmas Mountain, Wisconsin , 11 miles away, 250 vertical feet Cascade Mountain, Wisconsin , 16 miles away, 460 vertical feet Tyrol Basin, Wisconsin , 21 miles away, 300 vertical feet Nordic Mountain, Wisconsin , 51 miles away, 265 vertical feet Chestnut Mountain, Illinois , 73 miles away, 475 vertical feet Granite Peak, Wisconsin , 74 miles away, 700 vertical feet Sundown Mountain, Michigan , 89 miles away, 475 vertical feet Highlands of Olympia, Wisconsin , 89 miles away, 205 vertical feet Alpine Valley, Wisconsin , 98 miles away, 388 vertical feet   Hotels Near Baraboo River: Motel 6 Lake Baraboo, Baraboo , 0 miles away Americas Best Value Inn, Baraboo , 1 miles away Ho Chunk Casino & Hotel, Baraboo , 2 miles away Park Plaza Baraboo, Baraboo , 2 miles away Best Western Baraboo Inn, West Baraboo , 2 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Baraboo River: Mirror Lake State Park, Baraboo, 1 miles away Nordic Pines Resort, Baraboo, 2 miles away Wheeler's Campground, Baraboo, 2 miles away   Trails Near Baraboo River: Bluff Trail, Sauk County , 2 miles away West Bluff Trail, Sauk County , 2 miles away East Bluff Trail, Sauk County , 3 miles away East Bluff Woods Trail, Sauk County , 3 miles away Grottos Trail, Sauk County , 3 miles away   National Parks Near Baraboo River: Ice Age National Scenic Trail, Madison - WI , 30 miles away North Country National Scenic Trail, Madison - WI , 30 miles away   Golf Courses Near Baraboo River: Baraboo Country Club, Baraboo , 1 miles away Fairfield Hills Golf Course, Baraboo , 4 miles away   Lakes Near Baraboo River