Wisconsin whitewater - Milwaukee River, Milwaukee County Milwaukee county, Hampton Ave.Dam to North Ave.Dam section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS I-II     3.4 miles   This stretch of Milwaukee River in Wisconsin is 3.4 miles long and is a class I-II section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. The scenic beauty of Milwaukee County and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water beats anything. This is a somewhat short section so better bring some good walking shoes. Getting some good exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors are sure to keep you coming back for more. The put-in is not too far from Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t     get lost. There are many good hotels to choose from, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. This river system has a few good paddling stretches and the Hampton Ave.Dam to North Ave.Dam section is one of them. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, this is an area with plenty of rivers for that. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Wisconsin is often easier than elsewhere, so keep in mind that the rivers in this state are less demanding. Briefly about the general area: Throughout the days of summer here at Milwaukee River, high temperatures commonly get into the 80's, and during the night it cools down to the 60's. The wintertime brings highs down to the 20's; nighttime lows in the 10's for Milwaukee River. The annual rainfall here at Milwaukee River is about average; of all the months in a year August is the one with the most rain while February is typically the driest month.   Milwaukee River, Hampton Ave.Dam to North Ave.Dam road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: I-II Length: 3.4 miles Average Gradient: 5 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 43.10124 Longitude: -87.90999 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 43.05795 Longitude: -87.89491 Paddler input for Milwaukee River, Wisconsin: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Milwaukee River, Wisconsin Local climate location: MILWAUKEE MT MARY COL 8 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Knickerbocker on the Lake, Milwaukee 2 miles away The Knickerbocker on the Lake is a beautifully restored 1929 Art Deco hotel located 2 blocks from the Lake front and 10 miles from General Mitchell Ineternational Airport. Situated in a quiet residen... La Quinta Inn Milwaukee Glendale-Town Ctr Area, Glendale 2 miles away Located minutes from all major area attractions, the La Quinta Inn Milwaukee Glendale-Bayshore/Town Center Area is the perfect destination for travelers to Milwaukee's beautiful Northshore. You are cl... Park East Hotel-Lake Shore, Milwaukee 2 miles away Hotel is located along the lakefront in the Yankee Hill Historic District on the east end of downtown Milwaukee overlooking the lakeshore and Veterans Park. Miles of biking and hiking trails along the...   All Wisconsin Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Wisconsin. Books about whitewater paddling on Milwaukee River, Wisconsin List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Milwaukee River, Wisconsin. Find a whitewater outfitter in Wisconsin Whitewater Basics If you're new to whitewater paddling please take a look at this basic whitewater info. Outdoors Recreation Near Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis, Wisconsin Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis, Wisconsin, the metro area neareast to Milwaukee River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Milwaukee River.   Whitewater Near Milwaukee River: Menomonee River, Milwaukee County , 7 miles away, Class II-III - 4.8 miles long (Underwood Creek to 43rd and Monarch) Honey Creek, Milwaukee County , 8 miles away, Class II-III+ - 1.6 miles long (Honey Creek Parkway to Menomonee River) Milwaukee River, Ozaukee County , 12 miles away, Class I-II - 2.7 miles long (Bridge Street to Falls Road Ledge) Cedar Creek, Ozaukee County , 12 miles away, Class II-III - 2.3 miles long (Cedarburg City Park) Menomonee River, Waukesha County , 15 miles away, Class II-III - 0.4 miles long (Main Street bridge to next bridge) Sauk Creek, Ozaukee County , 16 miles away, Class II-III - 1.5 miles long (Grant Street to South Milwaukee Street) Root River, Racine County , 18 miles away, Class II-III - 0.4 miles long (Horlick Dam to Quarry Park) Pike River, Kenosha County , 22 miles away, Class I(II) - 4.8 miles long (Petrifying Springs to Lathrop) Pewaukee River, Waukesha County , 22 miles away, Class I-II - 1.6 miles long (Pewaukee to Waukesha)   Ski Areas Near Milwaukee River: Little Switzerland, Wisconsin , 29 miles away, 200 vertical feet Sunburst, Wisconsin , 31 miles away, 214 vertical feet Wilmot mountain, Wisconsin , 35 miles away, 260 vertical feet Highlands of Olympia, Wisconsin , 40 miles away, 205 vertical feet Alpine Valley, Wisconsin , 40 miles away, 388 vertical feet Grand Geneva, Wisconsin , 41 miles away, 211 vertical feet Hidden Valley, Wisconsin , 53 miles away, 200 vertical feet Raging Buffalo Snowboard Park (Snowboarding only - no skiing), Illinois , 54 miles away, 180 vertical feet Villa Olivia, Illinois , 58 miles away, 180 vertical feet Four Lakes, Illinois , 67 miles away, 100 vertical feet   Hotels Near Milwaukee River: Knickerbocker on the Lake, Milwaukee , 2 miles away La Quinta Inn Milwaukee Glendale-Town Ctr Area, Glendale , 2 miles away Park East Hotel-Lake Shore, Milwaukee , 2 miles away Staybridge Suites MILWAUKEE, Milwaukee , 2 miles away InterContinental MILWAUKEE, Milwaukee , 2 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Milwaukee River: Wisconsin Vacation Svc, Milwaukee, 6 miles away Oak Creek Estates, Milwaukee, 8 miles away Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park, Caledonia, 12 miles away   Lakes Near Milwaukee River