Wisconsin whitewater - Flambeau River, Rusk County

Rusk county, Hervas Landing to Beaver Dam Landing section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS II     5.3 miles
  The average Wisconsin whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit easier to master than those in other states, so better not forget that rivers here are less demanding. The beautiful scenery of Rusk County and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream make the trip here worthwhile. The Hervas Landing to Beaver Dam Landing stretch of Flambeau River in Wisconsin is 5.3 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class II section. This is a pretty decent length section, suitable for an afternoon trip. This
    river system is full of great paddling sections, the Hervas Landing to Beaver Dam Landing section is just one of them. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this is an area with plenty of rivers for that. The campgrounds here at Flambeau River are pretty good. Great
exercise and just being out on the river for a while have a lot of people coming here. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination.

Briefly about the general area:
A short trip to Second Cedar Rapids is always worthwhile, and a visit to Flambeau River wouldn't be complete without taking a look at Third Cedar Rapids.
For the duration of the summer months at Flambeau River highs are usually in the 70's, and throughout the night it cools down
 
to the 50's. The wintertime brings highs down to the 10's while Flambeau River night low temperatures during the wintertime are in the-10's. A common amount of rainfall falls here at Flambeau River; of all the months in a year August is the one with the most rain; February on the other hand is the driest.

Flambeau River, Hervas Landing to Beaver Dam Landing road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: II
Length: 5.3 miles
Average Gradient: 9 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 45.6398
Longitude: -90.83412

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 45.61674
Longitude: -90.90668

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Current weather conditions at Flambeau River, Wisconsin
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Local climate location: WINTER 12 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Americinn - Ladysmith, Wi, Ladysmith
18 miles away
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Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Eau Claire, Wisconsin, the metro area neareast to Flambeau River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Flambeau River.
 Whitewater Near Flambeau River:
Flambeau River - North Fork, Sawyer County , 6 miles away, Class I-II - 13.5 miles long (Babbs Island to Hervas Camp Landing)
Flambeau River - South Fork, Price County , 13 miles away, Class II(III) - 10.4 miles long (to Skinner Creek Landing)
Chippewa River - East Fork, Sawyer County , 16 miles away, Class I-II - 10.4 miles long (Blaisdell Lake to Winter Dam)
Chippewa River - East Fork, Ashland/Sawyer County , 19 miles away, Class I-II - 14.2 miles long (Stockfarm Bridge to Blaisdell lake)
Chippewa River, Sawyer County , 20 miles away, Class I-II - 9.4 miles long (Belille Falls)
Jump River - South Fork, Price County , 20 miles away, Class II-III(IV) - 2.7 miles long (Little Falls to Big Falls)
Flambeau River - South Fork, Price County , 22 miles away, Class I-II - 9 miles long (Lugerville)
Yellow River, Taylor County , 23 miles away, Class I-II - 8 miles long (Gilman to Mattes Bridge)
Chippewa River - West Fork, Sawyer County , 24 miles away, Class I-II - 7.4 miles long (Moose Lake Dam to West Fork Bridge)
Chippewa River - East Fork, Ashland County , 27 miles away, Class I-II - 21.6 miles long (Glidden to FR164)
 Ski Areas Near Flambeau River:
Christie Mountain, Wisconsin , 36 miles away, 350 vertical feet
Whitecap Mountain, Wisconsin , 50 miles away, 400 vertical feet
Big Powderhorn Mountain, Michigan , 69 miles away, 600 vertical feet
Blackjack, Michigan , 74 miles away, 465 vertical feet
Indianhead, Michigan , 75 miles away, 638 vertical feet
Granite Peak, Wisconsin , 89 miles away, 700 vertical feet
Mount La Crosse, Wisconsin , 94 miles away, 516 vertical feet
Lutsen, Minnesota , 99 miles away, 1088 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Flambeau River:
Americinn - Ladysmith, Wi, Ladysmith , 18 miles away
Americinn Lodge Ladysmith, Ladysmith , 18 miles away
Super 8 Motel - Park Falls, Park Falls , 32 miles away
Super 8 Stanley, Stanley , 33 miles away
Americinn - Thorp, Wi, Thorp , 33 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Flambeau River:
Wolf's Eagle Lodge Resort, Loretta, 15 miles away
Wolfs Eagle Lodge Resort and Campground, Winter, 15 miles away
West Cove Lanes, Ladysmith, 17 miles away
 Trails Near Flambeau River:
Tuscobia State Trail, Sawyer County , 16 miles away
Black Lake Trail, Ashland County , 18 miles away
 National Parks Near Flambeau River:
Apostle Islands National Lakeshore, Bayfield - WI , 58 miles away

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