Wisconsin whitewater - Namekagon River, Sawyer/Washburn County Sawyer/Washburn county, Hayward River Campground to Springbrook Landing section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS I-II     15.4 miles   This river has nearly 70 miles of river that can be paddled. It goes all the way from the Hayward landing to the Riverside landing after it joins the St Croix River. This river could easily be made into a 3-4 night paddle. It has quite a few canoe campsites and also access to freshwater at several landings. Please see the following links for more information. www.logcabin-resort.com/haytrgo2.pdf AND www.logcabin-resort.com/trgorvr2.pdf Says Matt The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state are often easier than in other states,     so you'd better keep in mind that many runs in this state are very easy. The natural beauty of Wisconsin and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water are reasons enough to come here and paddle. The Hayward River Campground to Springbrook Landing section of Namekagon River in Sawyer/Washburn County is 15.4 miles long and has been rated as a class I-II section by American Whitewater. There are no other stretches to paddle along Namekagon River than the Hayward River Campground to Springbrook Landing stretch. A good workout and a chance to spend some time outdoors are great attractions for lots of people. If you hurry you can run this section in a day but why not make it an overnighter, so pack your camping stuff. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking there are not so many other good places for that around here. You   might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. The campgrounds here at Namekagon River are pretty good. Briefly about the general area: Throughout the warm days of summer, highs ordinarily are in the 80's at Namekagon River. When the night sets in temperatures dip down into the 50's. For the period of the winter this place gets highs in the 20's, and night lows all through the wintertime for Namekagon River tend to be in the-10's. Namekagon River gets a typical amount of rain; the wettest month of the year is generally August, that's the one that rains the most; February is the month with the least moisture. Namekagon River, Hayward River Campground to Springbrook Landing road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: I-II Length: 15.4 miles Average Gradient: 6 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 46.00653 Longitude: -91.48465 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 45.95368 Longitude: -91.68623 Paddler input for Namekagon River, Wisconsin: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Namekagon River, Wisconsin Local climate location: MINONG 4 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Northern Pine Inn, Hayward 6 miles away For the best lodging accommodations in the area, set your travel plans with the Northern Pine Inn, located in Hayward, Wisconsin. We proudly provide the best suited accommodations anywhere in Superior... Americinn - Hayward, Wi, Hayward 6 miles away Each AmericInn is built with solid masonry construction and the highest sound rating in the industry to allow you the experience of a quiet nights sleep. Buisness and leisure travelers are accomodated... Flat Creek Inn and Suites, Hayward 7 miles away The Flat Creek Inn, Haywards only full service hotel, offering you all the amenities of a national chain plus the personal touches only an independnet hotel can offer. Escape to the northwoods, relax ...   All Wisconsin Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Wisconsin. Books about whitewater paddling on Namekagon River, Wisconsin List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Namekagon 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 Eau Claire, Wisconsin Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Eau Claire, Wisconsin, the metro area neareast to Namekagon River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Namekagon River.   Whitewater Near Namekagon River: Totogatic River, Washburn County , 8 miles away, Class II-III - 8.9 miles long (Totogatic Flowage to Colton Flowage) Eau Claire River, Douglas County , 14 miles away, Class I-II - 10.4 miles long (Johnson Road to State Camp Bridge) Bois Brule River, Douglas County , 27 miles away, Class I-II - 3.9 miles long (to Highway 2)   Ski Areas Near Namekagon River: Christie Mountain, Wisconsin , 27 miles away, 350 vertical feet Spirit Mountain, Minnesota , 56 miles away, 700 vertical feet Trollhaugen, Wisconsin , 77 miles away, 260 vertical feet Wild Mountain, Minnesota , 79 miles away, 300 vertical feet Whitecap Mountain, Wisconsin , 85 miles away, 400 vertical feet Giants Ridge, Minnesota , 91 miles away, 500 vertical feet Afton Alps, Minnesota , 99 miles away, 350 vertical feet   Hotels Near Namekagon River: Northern Pine Inn, Hayward , 6 miles away Americinn - Hayward, Wi, Hayward , 6 miles away Flat Creek Inn and Suites, Hayward , 7 miles away Super 8 Motel Hayward Wisconsin, Hayward , 7 miles away Comfort Suites Hayward, Hayward , 7 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Namekagon River: Nelson Lake Lodge, Hayward, 8 miles away Sunrise Bay Campground, Hayward, 9 miles away Trail's End Resort, Hayward, 14 miles away   National Parks Near Namekagon River: Apostle Islands National Lakeshore, Bayfield - WI , 66 miles away