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 natural beauty of Sauk County and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water attract people from near and far. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in this state tend to be more forgiving than the national average, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that many of the sections here are safe for beginners. The starting point is not too far from Baraboo, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. There are some good hotels near the river, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick.     The Highway 12 to Highway 113 section of Baraboo River is 4.5 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class I(II) section of whitewater. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. On this section you do get some distance, good for a one day paddling trip. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way this is an area with not too many other spots for that. A good workout and spending some quality time in nature are great reasons to come. There are no other sections to paddle along Baraboo River than the Highway 12 to Highway 113 section. Briefly about the general area: The amount of precipitation that falls at Baraboo River is close to the national average; August is the month that gets the most rain, and the driest month of the year   is February. Hiking along the Bluff Trail is great fun, and you can have a good hiking adventure along the West Bluff Trail. The warmest time of the year at Baraboo River arrives with high temperatures in the 80's, and during the night it cools down to the 50's. During the winter highs are in the 20's, and night lows during the wintertime for Baraboo River tend to be in the 0's. 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. Clarion Hotel Baraboo, Baraboo 2 miles away This property is centrally located in the middle of Wisconsin. Wisconsin Dells is 8 miles away, Ho-Chunk Casino 2 miles, Spring Green and the House on the Rock 30 miles, and one hour from Madison, Wis... 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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: Clarion Hotel Baraboo, Baraboo , 2 miles away Best Western Baraboo Inn, West Baraboo , 2 miles away Kalahari Resorts - Wisconsin, Wisconsin Dells , 6 miles away Caribbean Club Resort, Wisconsin Dells , 7 miles away Tamarack Resort, Wisconsin Dells , 7 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