Wisconsin whitewater - Chippewa River - East Fork, Sawyer County Sawyer county, Blaisdell Lake to Winter Dam section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS I-II     10.4 miles   The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in Wisconsin are often easier than in other states, so keep in mind that a lot of the rivers here are suitable for beginners. The Blaisdell Lake to Winter Dam stretch of Chippewa River - East Fork in Sawyer County is 10.4 miles long and is a class I-II section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way in this general area you'll find lots of paddling spots. Getting a good workout and just being out on the     river for a while have people coming from far and near. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. The scenic beauty of Sawyer County and the cool fresh water beats anything. The campgrounds here at Chippewa River - East Fork are pretty good. If you have the time you can make this a two day trip, so pack your camping stuff. Briefly about the general area: The annual rain here at Chippewa River - East Fork is about average; August is when you get the most rain here while February is the month with the least amount of precipitation. All through the summer months at Chippewa River - East Fork highs are ordinarily in the 70's. All through the moonlight hours it's usually in the 50's. All through the wintertime highs are frequently in the 10's, and after the sun is down throughout the wintertime temperatures at Chippewa River - East Fork drop into the-10's.   Chippewa River - East Fork, Blaisdell Lake to Winter Dam road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: I-II Length: 10.4 miles Average Gradient: 8 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 45.93929 Longitude: -90.9079 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 45.88831 Longitude: -91.07679 Paddler input for Chippewa River - East Fork, Wisconsin: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Chippewa River - East Fork, Wisconsin Local climate location: WINTER 18 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Americinn Lodge Ladysmith, Ladysmith 23 miles away BRAND NEW AmericInn Lodge & Suites in Ladysmith. Offering a completely SMOKE FREE environment, High Speed and Wireless Internet access with Continental breakfast and fresh waffles. Business and leisur... Americinn - Ladysmith, Wi, Ladysmith 23 miles away Each AmericInn is built with solid masonry construction and the highest sound rating in the industry to allow you the experience of a quiet nights sleep. Business and leisure travelers are accommodate... Best Western Holiday House, Ashland 33 miles away This Ashland, Wisconsin hotel is located on the shores of scenic Lake Superior and offers gorgeous water views and close proximity to the Apostle Islands. The Best Western Lake Superior Lodge is loca...   All Wisconsin Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Wisconsin. Books about whitewater paddling on Chippewa River - East Fork, Wisconsin List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Chippewa River - East Fork, 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 Chippewa River - East Fork. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Chippewa River - East Fork.   Whitewater Near Chippewa River - East Fork: Chippewa River - West Fork, Sawyer County , 9 miles away, Class I-II - 7.4 miles long (Moose Lake Dam to West Fork Bridge) Chippewa River, Sawyer County , 14 miles away, Class I-II - 9.4 miles long (Belille Falls) Chippewa River - East Fork, Ashland/Sawyer County , 14 miles away, Class I-II - 14.2 miles long (Stockfarm Bridge to Blaisdell lake) Flambeau River, Rusk County , 16 miles away, Class II - 5.3 miles long (Hervas Landing to Beaver Dam Landing) Flambeau River - North Fork, Sawyer County , 17 miles away, Class I-II - 13.5 miles long (Babbs Island to Hervas Camp Landing) Marengo River, Bayfield County , 18 miles away, Class II-III(V+) - 6.6 miles long (FR 194 to FR 384) Brunsweiler River, Ashland County , 22 miles away, Class III-IV - 0.5 miles long (Mineral Lake to Mineral Lake Rd) Marengo River, Bayfield County , 23 miles away, Class II-III+ - 10.8 miles long (Town Hall Road to Four Corner Store Road) Flambeau River - South Fork, Price County , 24 miles away, Class II(III) - 10.4 miles long (to Skinner Creek Landing) Brunsweiler River, Ashland County , 25 miles away, Class II-III+(IV) - 10.3 miles long (Beaverdam Lake to Highway 13)   Ski Areas Near Chippewa River - East Fork: Christie Mountain, Wisconsin , 33 miles away, 350 vertical feet Whitecap Mountain, Wisconsin , 48 miles away, 400 vertical feet Big Powderhorn Mountain, Michigan , 68 miles away, 600 vertical feet Blackjack, Michigan , 74 miles away, 465 vertical feet Indianhead, Michigan , 76 miles away, 638 vertical feet Lutsen, Minnesota , 86 miles away, 1088 vertical feet Spirit Mountain, Minnesota , 93 miles away, 700 vertical feet Granite Peak, Wisconsin , 102 miles away, 700 vertical feet Porcupine Mountain, Michigan , 102 miles away, 641 vertical feet Mount La Crosse, Wisconsin , 105 miles away, 516 vertical feet   Hotels Near Chippewa River - East Fork: Americinn Lodge Ladysmith, Ladysmith , 23 miles away Americinn - Ladysmith, Wi, Ladysmith , 23 miles away Best Western Holiday House, Ashland , 33 miles away Ashland Super 8 Motel, Ashland , 33 miles away Comfort Suites Hayward, Hayward , 34 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Chippewa River - East Fork: Black Lake Campground, Ashland County, 6 miles away Wolfs Eagle Lodge Resort and Campground, Winter, 6 miles away Chippewa River Campground, Sawyer County, 8 miles away   Trails Near Chippewa River - East Fork: Black Lake Trail, Ashland County , 6 miles away Tuscobia Park Falls State Trail, Sawyer County , 7 miles away Rock Lake National Recreation Trail, Bayfield County , 16 miles away Great Divide Snowmobile Trail, Ashland County , 18 miles away   National Parks Near Chippewa River - East Fork: Apostle Islands National Lakeshore, Bayfield - WI , 45 miles away   Golf Courses Near Chippewa River - East Fork: Barker Lake Golf Course, Winter , 5 miles away   Lakes Near Chippewa River - East Fork