Wisconsin whitewater - Flambeau River - South Fork, Price County

Price county, FR144 to FR149 section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS I-II     9.5 miles
  The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state are often easier than in other states, so keep in mind that quite a few of the sections here are pretty easy. This stretch of Flambeau River - South Fork in Wisconsin is 9.5 miles long and has been rated as a class I-II section by American Whitewater. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. This section is long enough to enjoy a good non stop paddle, good for a one day paddling trip. The wonderful Wisconsin scenery and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water
    attract people from near and far. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way there are lots of good rivers
for that around here. This river system is full of great paddling stretches, the FR144 to FR149 stretch is just one of them. A bit of exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors are great reasons to come.

Briefly about the general area:
Smith Rapids is a good local attraction, and why not take a refreshing hike along the Newman Springs Ski Trail. Summertime highs at Flambeau River - South Fork usually tend to be in the 70's. Summer night lows drop down to the 50's. Daytime highs through the winter are in the 10's with temperatures at Flambeau
 
River - South Fork dipping down into the-10's during winter nights.
An average amount of precipitation falls at Flambeau River - South Fork; August is when you get the most rain here, and February meanwhile is the driest month.

Flambeau River - South Fork, FR144 to FR149 road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: I-II
Length: 9.5 miles
Average Gradient: 3 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 45.92388
Longitude: -90.1139

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 45.90833
Longitude: -90.2164

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Current weather conditions at Flambeau River - South Fork, Wisconsin
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Local climate location: IRONWOOD 17 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Super 8 Motel - Phillips, Phillips
19 miles away
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20 miles away
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Americinn - Minocqua, Wi, Minocqua
26 miles away
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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Flambeau River - South Fork.
 Whitewater Near Flambeau River - South Fork:
Flambeau River - South Fork, Price County , 10 miles away, Class I-II - 18.9 miles long (FR149 to Highway 70)
Flambeau River - North Fork, Iron/Ashland County , 12 miles away, Class I-II - 14.1 miles long (Turtle Dam to Agenda Landing)
Turtle River, Iron County , 16 miles away, Class I(III) - 16.5 miles long (Shea Dam to Turtle/Flambeau Flowage)
Flambeau River - South Fork, Price County , 22 miles away, Class I-II - 7.3 miles long (Simon Road Landing)
Montreal River - West Fork, Iron/Geobegic County , 27 miles away, Class II-IV - 6.3 miles long (Gile Falls to Highway 2)
Black River, Gogebic County , 27 miles away, Class I-II - 6.7 miles long (Cty 513 to Ramsay)
Montreal River, Iron County , 27 miles away, Class II-IV(V) - 3.2 miles long (Highway 2 to Erickson Road)
Flambeau River - South Fork, Price County , 28 miles away, Class I-II - 9 miles long (Lugerville)
Powder Mill Creek, Gogebic County , 29 miles away, Class II-IV+ - 2 miles long (above Powderhorn Falls to Cty. 513)
Potato River, Iron County , 30 miles away, Class II-III(IV) - 6.1 miles long (Upson Falls to Foster Falls)
 Ski Areas Near Flambeau River - South Fork:
Whitecap Mountain, Wisconsin , 29 miles away, 400 vertical feet
Big Powderhorn Mountain, Michigan , 29 miles away, 600 vertical feet
Blackjack, Michigan , 31 miles away, 465 vertical feet
Indianhead, Michigan , 31 miles away, 638 vertical feet
Porcupine Mountain, Michigan , 56 miles away, 641 vertical feet
Granite Peak, Wisconsin , 58 miles away, 700 vertical feet
Christie Mountain, Wisconsin , 86 miles away, 350 vertical feet
Lutsen, Minnesota , 92 miles away, 1088 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Flambeau River - South Fork:
Super 8 Motel - Phillips, Phillips , 19 miles away
Super 8 Motel - Park Falls, Park Falls , 20 miles away
Americinn - Minocqua, Wi, Minocqua , 26 miles away
Days Inn Hurley, Hurley , 26 miles away
Comfort Inn Ironwood, Ironwood , 26 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Flambeau River - South Fork:
Smith River Campground, Price County, 1 miles away
Fishtrap Campground, Price County, 3 miles away
Double E Resort, Park Falls, 6 miles away
 Trails Near Flambeau River - South Fork:
Newman Springs Ski Trail, Price County , 3 miles away
 National Parks Near Flambeau River - South Fork:
Apostle Islands National Lakeshore, Bayfield - WI , 63 miles away
 Lakes Near Flambeau River - South Fork

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