Wisconsin whitewater - Marengo River, Gogebic Range, Bayfield County

Bayfield county, FR 194 to FR 384 section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS II-III(V+)     6.6 miles
  This stretch of Marengo River is 6.6 miles long and is a class II-III(V+) section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Wisconsin tend to be more forgiving than the national average, so better not forget that a lot of the rivers here are suitable for beginners. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking in this general area you'll find lots of paddling places. Getting a good workout and just being out on the river for a while have people coming from far and near. There are some good stretches to
    paddle in this river system, the FR 194 to FR 384 stretch is one of them. The wild scenery of the Gogebic Range is great. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill
up quick. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. This is a pretty decent length section, it's good length for a morning trip. The scenic beauty of Bayfield County and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water are reasons enough to come here and paddle.

Briefly about the general area:
For the duration of the days of summer, highs commonly are in the 70's at Marengo River, and the overnight is rather cooler of course, regularly in the 50's. The winter brings highs down to the 10's, and nighttime lows at Marengo River throughout the
 
wintertime ordinarily drop into the-10's.
From a rain point of view Marengo River is a rather normal place; September is the wettest month with most rain while February is ordinarily the driest month.

Marengo River, FR 194 to FR 384 road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: II-III(V+)
Length: 6.6 miles
Average Gradient: 38 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 46.26826
Longitude: -90.95218

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 46.3203
Longitude: -91.00209

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Current weather conditions at Marengo River, Gogebic Range, Wisconsin
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Local climate location: PORT WING 18 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Best Western Holiday House, Ashland
14 miles away
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18 miles away
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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Marengo River.
 Whitewater Near Marengo River:
Marengo River, Bayfield County , 4 miles away, Class II-III+ - 10.8 miles long (Town Hall Road to Four Corner Store Road)
White River, Bayfield/Ashland County , 8 miles away, Class I-II - 13.6 miles long (Maple Ridge Road to Flowage)
Brunsweiler River, Ashland County , 10 miles away, Class III-IV - 0.5 miles long (Mineral Lake to Mineral Lake Rd)
White River, Ashland County , 11 miles away, Class II-III - 0.8 miles long (Highway 112 to Highway 13)
Brunsweiler River, Ashland County , 12 miles away, Class II-III+(IV) - 10.3 miles long (Beaverdam Lake to Highway 13)
Chippewa River - West Fork, Sawyer County , 16 miles away, Class I-II - 7.4 miles long (Moose Lake Dam to West Fork Bridge)
Chippewa River - East Fork, Sawyer County , 18 miles away, Class I-II - 10.4 miles long (Blaisdell Lake to Winter Dam)
Chippewa River - East Fork, Ashland/Sawyer County , 19 miles away, Class I-II - 14.2 miles long (Stockfarm Bridge to Blaisdell lake)
Marengo River, Ashland County , 19 miles away, Class I-II - 4.8 miles long (Government Road to Bad River)
Bad River, Ashland County , 19 miles away, Class II-III(IV) - 7.1 miles long (Cayuga to Foster Junction railroad bridge)
 Ski Areas Near Marengo River:
Whitecap Mountain, Wisconsin , 40 miles away, 400 vertical feet
Christie Mountain, Wisconsin , 47 miles away, 350 vertical feet
Big Powderhorn Mountain, Michigan , 62 miles away, 600 vertical feet
Lutsen, Minnesota , 68 miles away, 1088 vertical feet
Blackjack, Michigan , 68 miles away, 465 vertical feet
Indianhead, Michigan , 70 miles away, 638 vertical feet
Spirit Mountain, Minnesota , 88 miles away, 700 vertical feet
Porcupine Mountain, Michigan , 95 miles away, 641 vertical feet
Giants Ridge, Minnesota , 110 miles away, 500 vertical feet
Granite Peak, Wisconsin , 111 miles away, 700 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Marengo River:
Best Western Holiday House, Ashland , 14 miles away
Ashland Super 8 Motel, Ashland , 15 miles away
Americinn - Ashland, Wi, Ashland , 18 miles away
Washburn Super 8 Motel, Washburn , 19 miles away
Comfort Suites Hayward, Hayward , 37 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Marengo River:
Day Lake Campground, Ashland County, 7 miles away
Chippewa River Campground, Sawyer County, 10 miles away
Boulder Lodge Resort, Hayward, 12 miles away
 Trails Near Marengo River:
North Country Trail, Ashland County , 11 miles away
Great Divide Snowmobile Trail, Ashland County , 12 miles away
Rock Lake National Recreation Trail, Bayfield County , 13 miles away
Black Lake Trail, Ashland County , 15 miles away
Virgin Pine Trail, Bayfield County , 18 miles away
 National Parks Near Marengo River:
Apostle Islands National Lakeshore, Bayfield - WI , 27 miles away
 Lakes Near Marengo River

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