Wisconsin whitewater - Flambeau River - South Fork, Price County

Price county, to Skinner Creek Landing section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS II(III)     10.4 miles
  The sections for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in Wisconsin are often more forgiving than in other states, so if you're not from around here don't forget that many of the sections here are safe for beginners. The to Skinner Creek Landing section of Flambeau River - South Fork in Price County is 10.4 miles long and it is classified as a class II(III) section by American Whitewater. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and
    some kayaking, either way this is an area with plenty of spots for that. The campgrounds here at Flambeau River - South Fork are pretty good. You can enjoy this stretch more if you take your time, so why not pack your camping stuff too. The beautiful scenery of Wisconsin and the
sparkling of the sunlight on the water attract people from near and far. This is not the only paddling section in this river system, there are others too. Getting your paddling muscles activated and spending some quality time in nature are sure to keep you coming back for more.

Briefly about the general area:
For the period of the warm months here at Flambeau River - South Fork, high temperatures ordinarily get into the 70's, and the nighttime is slightly cooler of course, usually in the 50's. The cold days of the wintertime come with highs in the 10's with
 
winter lows in the-10's overnight here at Flambeau River - South Fork. The amount of rainfall that falls at Flambeau River - South Fork is close to the national average; during August this area sees the most rain, and the driest month of the year is February.
Cornsheller Rapids is always fun to check out, and a short visit to Big Bull Rapids is always worthwhile.

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

QUICK STATS
AW Class: II(III)
Length: 10.4 miles
Average Gradient: 7 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 45.70333
Longitude: -90.61139

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 45.62277
Longitude: -90.76778

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Current weather conditions at Flambeau River - South Fork, Wisconsin
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Local climate location: WINTER 25 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Park Falls Super 8 Motel, Park Falls
21 miles away
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Super 8 Motel - Phillips, Phillips
21 miles away
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Americinn - Ladysmith, Wi, Ladysmith
31 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 - South Fork. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Flambeau River - South Fork.
 Whitewater Near Flambeau River - South Fork:
Flambeau River - North Fork, Sawyer County , 8 miles away, Class I-II - 13.5 miles long (Babbs Island to Hervas Camp Landing)
Flambeau River - South Fork, Price County , 10 miles away, Class I-II - 9 miles long (Lugerville)
Flambeau River, Rusk County , 13 miles away, Class II - 5.3 miles long (Hervas Landing to Beaver Dam Landing)
Jump River - South Fork, Price County , 13 miles away, Class II-III(IV) - 2.7 miles long (Little Falls to Big Falls)
Flambeau River - South Fork, Price County , 16 miles away, Class I-II - 7.3 miles long (Simon Road Landing)
Chippewa River - East Fork, Ashland/Sawyer County , 18 miles away, Class I-II - 14.2 miles long (Stockfarm Bridge to Blaisdell lake)
Chippewa River - East Fork, Ashland County , 20 miles away, Class I-II - 21.6 miles long (Glidden to FR164)
Chippewa River - East Fork, Sawyer County , 24 miles away, Class I-II - 10.4 miles long (Blaisdell Lake to Winter Dam)
Yellow River, Taylor County , 28 miles away, Class I-II - 8 miles long (Gilman to Mattes Bridge)
Flambeau River - South Fork, Price County , 28 miles away, Class I-II - 18.9 miles long (FR149 to Highway 70)
 Ski Areas Near Flambeau River - South Fork:
Whitecap Mountain, Wisconsin , 41 miles away, 400 vertical feet
Christie Mountain, Wisconsin , 48 miles away, 350 vertical feet
Big Powderhorn Mountain, Michigan , 58 miles away, 600 vertical feet
Blackjack, Michigan , 63 miles away, 465 vertical feet
Indianhead, Michigan , 64 miles away, 638 vertical feet
Granite Peak, Wisconsin , 78 miles away, 700 vertical feet
Porcupine Mountain, Michigan , 91 miles away, 641 vertical feet
Lutsen, Minnesota , 96 miles away, 1088 vertical feet
Mount La Crosse, Wisconsin , 99 miles away, 516 vertical feet
Christmas Mountain, Wisconsin , 115 miles away, 250 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Flambeau River - South Fork:
Park Falls Super 8 Motel, Park Falls , 21 miles away
Super 8 Motel - Phillips, Phillips , 21 miles away
Americinn - Ladysmith, Wi, Ladysmith , 31 miles away
Americinn Lodge Ladysmith, Ladysmith , 31 miles away
Americinn - Thorp, Wi, Thorp , 35 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Flambeau River - South Fork:
Soo Lake Resort, Phillips, 8 miles away
Big Falls Campground, Price County, 13 miles away
Archer's Trucking, Phillips, 14 miles away
 National Parks Near Flambeau River - South Fork:
Apostle Islands National Lakeshore, Bayfield - WI , 57 miles away

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