Wisconsin whitewater - Flambeau River - North Fork, Sawyer County

Sawyer county, Babbs Island to Hervas Camp Landing section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS I-II     13.5 miles
  Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in this state tend to be more forgiving than the national average, so if you're not from around here don't forget that many runs in this state are very easy. The nature scenery of Sawyer County and the cool fresh water will make you feel great. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. There are plenty of other stretches in this river system that can be paddled as well. This stretch is long enough for an overnight trip if you take your time, so why not pack your camp stove too. Since you're
    on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way around here you'll find a large number of good rivers. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but you'd better reserve in advance because
these hotels fill up quick. Getting your paddling muscles activated and just being out on the river for a while are great attractions for lots of people.

Briefly about the general area:
A journey to Second Porcupine Rapids will fill your spirit with fine feelings. Put some time aside to spend at First Porcupine Rapids since you're here at Flambeau River - North Fork, and the trees of Flambeau River State Forest are a fine source of shade on hot summer days.
The warmest time of the year brings highs in the 70's to Flambeau River - North Fork,
 
and through summer nights temperatures are in the 50's. The wintertime comes with highs in the 10's with winter lows in the-10's overnight here at Flambeau River - North Fork. Flambeau River - North Fork gets a normal amount of yearly rain; throughout the month of August you get the most rain around here; February is when it's the driest.

Flambeau River - North Fork, Babbs Island to Hervas Camp Landing road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: I-II
Length: 13.5 miles
Average Gradient: 3 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 45.76776
Longitude: -90.76091

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 45.6398
Longitude: -90.83412

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Local climate location: WINTER 18 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Flambeau River - North Fork.
 Whitewater Near Flambeau River - North Fork:
Flambeau River, Rusk County , 6 miles away, Class II - 5.3 miles long (Hervas Landing to Beaver Dam Landing)
Flambeau River - South Fork, Price County , 8 miles away, Class II(III) - 10.4 miles long (to Skinner Creek Landing)
Chippewa River - East Fork, Ashland/Sawyer County , 14 miles away, Class I-II - 14.2 miles long (Stockfarm Bridge to Blaisdell lake)
Flambeau River - South Fork, Price County , 17 miles away, Class I-II - 9 miles long (Lugerville)
Chippewa River - East Fork, Sawyer County , 17 miles away, Class I-II - 10.4 miles long (Blaisdell Lake to Winter Dam)
Jump River - South Fork, Price County , 19 miles away, Class II-III(IV) - 2.7 miles long (Little Falls to Big Falls)
Chippewa River - East Fork, Ashland County , 21 miles away, Class I-II - 21.6 miles long (Glidden to FR164)
Flambeau River - South Fork, Price County , 23 miles away, Class I-II - 7.3 miles long (Simon Road Landing)
Chippewa River, Sawyer County , 24 miles away, Class I-II - 9.4 miles long (Belille Falls)
Chippewa River - West Fork, Sawyer County , 25 miles away, Class I-II - 7.4 miles long (Moose Lake Dam to West Fork Bridge)
 Ski Areas Near Flambeau River - North Fork:
Christie Mountain, Wisconsin , 41 miles away, 350 vertical feet
Whitecap Mountain, Wisconsin , 44 miles away, 400 vertical feet
Big Powderhorn Mountain, Michigan , 62 miles away, 600 vertical feet
Blackjack, Michigan , 67 miles away, 465 vertical feet
Indianhead, Michigan , 69 miles away, 638 vertical feet
Granite Peak, Wisconsin , 86 miles away, 700 vertical feet
Lutsen, Minnesota , 95 miles away, 1088 vertical feet
Porcupine Mountain, Michigan , 96 miles away, 641 vertical feet
Mount La Crosse, Wisconsin , 98 miles away, 516 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Flambeau River - North Fork:
Americinn Lodge Ladysmith, Ladysmith , 25 miles away
Americinn - Ladysmith, Wi, Ladysmith , 25 miles away
Super 8 Motel - Park Falls, Park Falls , 26 miles away
Super 8 Motel - Phillips, Phillips , 28 miles away
Americinn - Thorp, Wi, Thorp , 36 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Flambeau River - North Fork:
Wolfs Eagle Lodge Resort and Campground, Winter, 14 miles away
Wolf's Eagle Lodge Resort, Loretta, 14 miles away
Soo Lake Resort, Phillips, 16 miles away
 Trails Near Flambeau River - North Fork:
Black Lake Trail, Ashland County , 17 miles away
Tuscobia State Trail, Sawyer County , 19 miles away
 National Parks Near Flambeau River - North Fork:
Apostle Islands National Lakeshore, Bayfield - WI , 54 miles away

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