Wisconsin whitewater - Flambeau River - South Fork, Price County

Price county, Simon Road Landing section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS I-II     7.3 miles
  The beautiful scenery of Wisconsin and the water flowing gracefully down Flambeau River - South Fork are reasons enough to come here and paddle. This stretch of Flambeau River - South Fork is 7.3 miles long and it is classified as a class I-II section by American Whitewater. The Simon Road Landing section is one of many paddling sections in this river system. Getting some good exercise and just being out on the river for a while will have you coming back for more. On this section you do get some distance, you can easily run it on an afternoon. No matter
    if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking in this general area you'll find lots of paddling places. The average whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit easier to master in this state than those in other states, so you'd better keep in mind that a large number of rivers
in this state are quite easy. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby.

Briefly about the general area:
The annual rainfall here at Flambeau River - South Fork is about average; the wettest month of the year is frequently August, that's the one that rains the most, and February is the month with the least moisture.
High temperatures at Flambeau River - South Fork all through the months of summer are in the 70's.
 
Through the dark hours of summer temperatures drop down into the 50's. For the period of the wintertime highs are usually in the 10's, and winter nights come with lows in the 0's to Flambeau River - South Fork. Rock Ledge Rapids is a lovely spot to go to while you're at Flambeau River - South Fork; a short spree to Boars Rapids is always worthwhile.

Flambeau River - South Fork, Simon Road Landing road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: I-II
Length: 7.3 miles
Average Gradient: 2 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 45.82638
Longitude: -90.45028

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 45.78111
Longitude: -90.49389

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Current weather conditions at Flambeau River - South Fork, Wisconsin
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Local climate location: PARK FALLS 18 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Super 8 Motel - Park Falls, Park Falls
6 miles away
The Super 8 Park Falls, gateway to the Chequamegon National Forest, is conveniently located on Hwy 13, 4 mi North of Hwy 70, close to hunting, fishing and all outdoor activities. The motel features f...

Super 8 Motel - Phillips, Phillips
8 miles away
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Americinn - Medford, Wi, Medford
34 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 , 7 miles away, Class I-II - 9 miles long (Lugerville)
Flambeau River - South Fork, Price County , 12 miles away, Class I-II - 18.9 miles long (FR149 to Highway 70)
Flambeau River - North Fork, Iron/Ashland County , 15 miles away, Class I-II - 14.1 miles long (Turtle Dam to Agenda Landing)
Flambeau River - South Fork, Price County , 16 miles away, Class II(III) - 10.4 miles long (to Skinner Creek Landing)
Chippewa River - East Fork, Ashland County , 18 miles away, Class I-II - 21.6 miles long (Glidden to FR164)
Jump River - South Fork, Price County , 22 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 - 9.5 miles long (FR144 to FR149)
Flambeau River - North Fork, Sawyer County , 23 miles away, Class I-II - 13.5 miles long (Babbs Island to Hervas Camp Landing)
Chippewa River - East Fork, Ashland/Sawyer County , 24 miles away, Class I-II - 14.2 miles long (Stockfarm Bridge to Blaisdell lake)
Bad River, Ashland County , 28 miles away, Class II-III(IV) - 7.1 miles long (Cayuga to Foster Junction railroad bridge)
 Ski Areas Near Flambeau River - South Fork:
Whitecap Mountain, Wisconsin , 30 miles away, 400 vertical feet
Big Powderhorn Mountain, Michigan , 43 miles away, 600 vertical feet
Blackjack, Michigan , 47 miles away, 465 vertical feet
Indianhead, Michigan , 48 miles away, 638 vertical feet
Christie Mountain, Wisconsin , 64 miles away, 350 vertical feet
Granite Peak, Wisconsin , 69 miles away, 700 vertical feet
Porcupine Mountain, Michigan , 75 miles away, 641 vertical feet
Lutsen, Minnesota , 91 miles away, 1088 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Flambeau River - South Fork:
Super 8 Motel - Park Falls, Park Falls , 6 miles away
Super 8 Motel - Phillips, Phillips , 8 miles away
Americinn - Medford, Wi, Medford , 34 miles away
Days Inn Hurley, Hurley , 37 miles away
Budget Host Cloverland Motel Ironwood, Ironwood , 38 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Flambeau River - South Fork:
Roll-in-point, Phillips, 7 miles away
Comfort Cove Resort, Phillips, 8 miles away
Lake Three - Chequamegon National Forest, Park Falls, 8 miles away
 National Parks Near Flambeau River - South Fork:
Apostle Islands National Lakeshore, Bayfield - WI , 55 miles away

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