Wisconsin whitewater - Marengo River, Gogebic Range, Ashland County

Ashland county, Government Road to Bad River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS I-II     4.8 miles
  This stretch of Marengo River is 4.8 miles long and is a class I-II section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. The wonderful Ashland County scenery and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream are reasons enough to come here and paddle. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, this is an area with plenty of rivers for that. This is one of a small number of paddling sections in this river system, there are a few others too. The river winds through the Gogebic Range and you get great scenery.
    This stretch is mid length, it's perfect for a one day trip. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. Getting your paddling muscles activated and spending some quality time in nature are great reasons to come. 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. The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state are often easier than in other states, so better not forget that rivers here are not as hard as elsewhere.

Briefly about the general area:
An average amount of rain falls at Marengo River; during August this area sees the most rain; February on the other hand is the driest.
Throughout the days of summer at Marengo River temperatures are generally in the 80's. All through the moonlight
 
hours it's typically in the 50's. Highs during the winter are frequently in the 20's; night lows at Marengo River during the wintertime regularly plunge into the 0's.

Marengo River, Government Road to Bad River road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: I-II
Length: 4.8 miles
Average Gradient: 4 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 46.41618
Longitude: -90.73655

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 46.43428
Longitude: -90.69264

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Current weather conditions at Marengo River, Gogebic Range, Wisconsin
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Local climate location: ASHLAND EXP FARM 10 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Americinn - Ashland, Wi, Ashland
13 miles away
AmericInn Ashland is built with solid masonry construction and the highest sound rating in the industry to allow you the experience of a quiet nights sleep. AmericInn Ashland features Splashland Water...

Super 8 Ashland, Ashland
15 miles away
The Pride of Super 8 Ashland is conveniently located on Hwy 2, across from beautiful Lake Superior, just 35 mi from the Apostle Islands, Bayfield, and Big Top Chautauqua, with direct access to snowmob...

Super 8 Motel Washburn WI, Washburn
17 miles away
The Super 8 Washburn is conveniently located on Hwy 13, 6 mi North of Hwy 2, adjacent to the snowmobile and ATV trail system, just 12 mi from the Apostle Islands and Bayfield, WI, right on the shores ...



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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Marengo River.
 Whitewater Near Marengo River:
Bad River, Ashland County , 3 miles away, Class I-III - 18.8 miles long (Devil's Gate footbridge to Elm Hoist Road)
Bad River, Ashland County , 6 miles away, Class III-V - 6.2 miles long (Highway 169 to Devil's Gate footbridge)
Bad River, Ashland County , 6 miles away, Class I-II(III) - 20.4 miles long (Elm Hoist Road to Odanah)
Tyler Forks, Ashland County , 7 miles away, Class II-IV - 1.8 miles long (Gehrman Creek to Brownstone Falls)
Brunsweiler River, Ashland County , 7 miles away, Class II-III+(IV) - 10.3 miles long (Beaverdam Lake to Highway 13)
Bad River, Ashland County , 7 miles away, Class II-III(IV) - 7.1 miles long (Cayuga to Foster Junction railroad bridge)
Brunsweiler River, Ashland County , 10 miles away, Class III-IV - 0.5 miles long (Mineral Lake to Mineral Lake Rd)
Potato River, Iron/Ashland County , 12 miles away, Class II-IV(V) - 6.5 miles long (Highway 169 to Potato River Road)
White River, Ashland County , 13 miles away, Class II-III - 0.8 miles long (Highway 112 to Highway 13)
Tyler Forks, Iron County , 15 miles away, Class II-III+(IV) - 7.6 miles long (Moore Park to Vogues Road)
 Ski Areas Near Marengo River:
Whitecap Mountain, Wisconsin , 22 miles away, 400 vertical feet
Big Powderhorn Mountain, Michigan , 43 miles away, 600 vertical feet
Blackjack, Michigan , 50 miles away, 465 vertical feet
Indianhead, Michigan , 52 miles away, 638 vertical feet
Lutsen, Minnesota , 59 miles away, 1088 vertical feet
Christie Mountain, Wisconsin , 63 miles away, 350 vertical feet
Porcupine Mountain, Michigan , 76 miles away, 641 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Marengo River:
Americinn - Ashland, Wi, Ashland , 13 miles away
Super 8 Ashland, Ashland , 15 miles away
Super 8 Motel Washburn WI, Washburn , 17 miles away
Best Western Lake Superior Lodge, Ashland , 17 miles away
Super 8 Motel - Park Falls, Park Falls , 30 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Marengo River:
Wildwood Haven Resort and Campground, Mellen, 11 miles away
Waverly Campground, Ashland County, 12 miles away
Memorial Campground, Bayfield County, 17 miles away
 Trails Near Marengo River:
Great Divide Snowmobile Trail, Ashland County , 13 miles away
 National Parks Near Marengo River:
Apostle Islands National Lakeshore, Bayfield - WI , 20 miles away
 Golf Courses Near Marengo River:
Mellen Country Club, High Bridge , 3 miles away
 Lakes Near Marengo River

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