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 in Wisconsin is often easier than elsewhere, so don't forget that rivers here are not as hard as elsewhere. This stretch of Flambeau River - North Fork in Sawyer County is 13.5 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class I-II section. The campgrounds here at Flambeau River - North Fork are pretty good. Getting some good exercise and spending some quality time in nature have a lot of people coming here. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, but if you don’t have reservations you
    might end up sleeping in your car. The wonderful Sawyer County scenery and the playfulness of the water will make you feel great. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way this area has a large number of paddling spots. There are so many sections to paddle
in this river system, the Babbs Island to Hervas Camp Landing section is just one of many. If you hurry you can run this section in a day but why not make it an overnighter, so pack your sleeping bag.

Briefly about the general area:
Flambeau River - North Fork is a good spot of common rainfall; during August this area sees the most rain; February on the other hand is the driest. It's always great to have a look at Second Porcupine Rapids.
Put some time aside to spend at First Porcupine Rapids if you're here at Flambeau River - North Fork,
 
and there's a forest here called Flambeau River State Forest. For the duration of the summer months at Flambeau River - North Fork highs are typically in the 70's. Throughout the moonlight hours it's generally in the 50's. For the duration of the wintertime highs are usually in the 10's with temperatures at Flambeau River - North Fork dipping down into the-10's during winter nights.

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

   

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
Spirit Mountain, Minnesota , 110 miles away, 700 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Flambeau River - North Fork:
Americinn Lodge Ladysmith, Ladysmith , 25 miles away
Americinn - Ladysmith, Wi, Ladysmith , 25 miles away
Park Falls Super 8 Motel, 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
Soo Lake Resort, Phillips, 16 miles away
Black Lake Campground, Ashland County, 16 miles away
 Trails Near Flambeau River - North Fork:
Black Lake Trail, Ashland County , 17 miles away
Tuscobia Park Falls State Trail, Sawyer County , 19 miles away
 National Parks Near Flambeau River - North Fork:
Apostle Islands National Lakeshore, Bayfield - WI , 54 miles away
 Lakes Near Flambeau River - North Fork

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