Wisconsin whitewater - Eau Claire River, Douglas County Douglas county, Johnson Road to State Camp Bridge section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS I-II     10.4 miles   The Johnson Road to State Camp Bridge section of Eau Claire River in Wisconsin is 10.4 miles long and is a class I-II section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. The sections for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in Wisconsin are often more forgiving than in other states, so better not forget that a lot of the rivers here are suitable for beginners. The wonderful Wisconsin scenery and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water make the trip here worthwhile. This section has enough mileage for an overnight trip, so go ahead and pack your     sleeping bag. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. Eau Claire River doesn't have a lot of paddling stretches, the Johnson Road to State Camp Bridge stretch is the only one. Getting some good exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors are sure to keep you coming back for more. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking in this general area you won't find many other paddling places. The campgrounds here at Eau Claire River are pretty good. Briefly about the general area: Eau Claire River gets a normal amount of rainfall; through August this area sees the most rain; February meanwhile is the driest month. For the duration of the warm months highs here at Eau Claire River reach the 80's. Summer nighttime lows drop down to the 50's. Throughout the winter highs are in the 20's; during the dark hours in the winter at Eau Claire River temperatures sink to the-10's.   Eau Claire River, Johnson Road to State Camp Bridge 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: 6 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 46.2556 Longitude: -91.59275 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 46.22936 Longitude: -91.75784 Paddler input for Eau Claire River, Wisconsin: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Eau Claire River, Wisconsin Local climate location: MINONG 12 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Americinn - Hayward, Wi, Hayward 17 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. Buisness and leisure travelers are accomodated... Northern Pine Inn, Hayward 17 miles away For the best lodging accommodations in the area, set your travel plans with the Northern Pine Inn, located in Hayward, Wisconsin. We proudly provide the best suited accommodations anywhere in Superior... Super 8 Motel Hayward Wisconsin, Hayward 17 miles away Welcome to the Super 8 Hayward WI. We offer out guest these fine amenities- Super Start Plus Breakfast 45 rooms 2 blocks to downtown Snowmobile from door Scheers Lumberjack Show and mini-golf 3 ...   All Wisconsin Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Wisconsin. Books about whitewater paddling on Eau Claire River, Wisconsin List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Eau Claire 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 Menomonie, Wisconsin Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Menomonie, Wisconsin, the metro area neareast to Eau Claire River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Eau Claire River.   Whitewater Near Eau Claire River: Totogatic River, Washburn County , 7 miles away, Class II-III - 8.9 miles long (Totogatic Flowage to Colton Flowage) Namekagon River, Sawyer/Washburn County , 14 miles away, Class I-II - 15.4 miles long (Hayward River Campground to Springbrook Landing) Bois Brule River, Douglas County , 15 miles away, Class I-II - 3.9 miles long (to Highway 2) Bois Brule River, Douglas County , 20 miles away, Class II - 8.3 miles long (Copper Range Campground to Highway 13) Amnicon River, Douglas County , 24 miles away, Class II-IV+ - 5.7 miles long (Anderson Hill Road to Cty U) St. Croix River, Douglas/Burnett County , 25 miles away, Class I-II - 15.8 miles long (Gordon Dam to St. Croix Tr.)   Ski Areas Near Eau Claire River: Christie Mountain, Wisconsin , 40 miles away, 350 vertical feet Spirit Mountain, Minnesota , 44 miles away, 700 vertical feet Giants Ridge, Minnesota , 77 miles away, 500 vertical feet Trollhaugen, Wisconsin , 78 miles away, 260 vertical feet Wild Mountain, Minnesota , 79 miles away, 300 vertical feet Whitecap Mountain, Wisconsin , 89 miles away, 400 vertical feet Lutsen, Minnesota , 95 miles away, 1088 vertical feet   Hotels Near Eau Claire River: Americinn - Hayward, Wi, Hayward , 17 miles away Northern Pine Inn, Hayward , 17 miles away Super 8 Motel Hayward Wisconsin, Hayward , 17 miles away Flat Creek Inn and Suites, Hayward , 17 miles away Comfort Suites Hayward, Hayward , 18 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Eau Claire River: Swansons Motel and Campground, Solon Springs, 6 miles away Tyman's Motel and Campground, Gordon, 8 miles away Clearwater Resort and RV Campground, Gordon, 9 miles away   National Parks Near Eau Claire River: Apostle Islands National Lakeshore, Bayfield - WI , 65 miles away