Wisconsin whitewater - Oconto River - North Branch, Oconto County Oconto county, Tar Dam Rd section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II     7 miles   This section of Oconto River - North Branch is 7 miles long and is a class II section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. The nature scenery of Oconto County and the cool fresh water have people coming here. This section is long enough to enjoy a good non stop paddle, it's good length for a morning trip. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way this area has a large number of paddling rivers. Getting some good exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors are sure to keep you coming back for more. This is one of     a small number of paddling sections in this river system, there are a few others too. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. If you've been whitewater rafting and kayaking outside this state you might find the rivers here a bit more forgiving, so don't forget that a large number of rivers in this state are quite easy. Briefly about the general area: For the period of the summertime here at Oconto River - North Branch, high temperatures mostly reach the 70's. During the dark hours of summer temperatures dip down into the 50's. The cold days of the wintertime come with highs in the 20's with temperatures at Oconto River - North Branch dipping   down into the 0's through winter nights. A trip to Loon Rapids will fill your soul with brilliant feelings It's always splendid to stop by Bagley Rapids. Oconto River - North Branch gets a typical amount of annual rainfall; during September this area sees the most rain; the driest month is February. Oconto River - North Branch, Tar Dam Rd road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: II Length: 7 miles Average Gradient: 24 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 45.24637 Longitude: -88.46756 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 45.14527 Longitude: -88.46766 Paddler input for Oconto River - North Branch, Wisconsin: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Oconto River - North Branch, Wisconsin Local climate location: LAONA 5 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Best Western Lakewood Lodge, Lakewood 6 miles away Stay at this Lakewood, Wisconsin hotel and enjoy tranquil surroundings and natural beauty abundant with wildlife. The Best Western Lakewood Lodge is conveniently located in the heart of the Nicolet N... Kiryat Hotel, Shawano 21 miles away Visitors to this Shawano, Wisconsin hotel can enjoy gaming and outdoor recreation while lodging in comfort. The Kiryat Hotel provides comfortable accommodations for travelers to the area. Travelers es... Settle Inn and Suites Shawano, Shawano 21 miles away Quaint and inviting accommodations await you at our Settle Inn and Suites. All rooms have pillow top mattresses, high speed internet, microwave and refrigerator. Relax in our indoor swimming pool and...   All Wisconsin Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Wisconsin. Books about whitewater paddling on Oconto River - North Branch, Wisconsin List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Oconto River - North Branch, 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 Green Bay, Wisconsin Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Green Bay, Wisconsin, the metro area neareast to Oconto River - North Branch. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Oconto River - North Branch.   Whitewater Near Oconto River - North Branch: Oconto River - North Branch, Oconto County , 2 miles away, Class II-III - 1.1 miles long (Bagley Rapids Campground to Kingston Rd) Wolf River, Langlade/Menominee County , 13 miles away, Class II(III) - 5.9 miles long (Gilmore's Mistake to Otter Slide) Wolf River, Menominee County , 14 miles away, Class II-III(IV) - 5.7 miles long (Otter Slide to Big Smokey Falls) Rat River, Marinette County , 14 miles away, Class II-III(IV) - 3.3 miles long (Partridge Lane to Harper Road) Peshtigo River, Marinette County , 14 miles away, Class II-III+ - 5.1 miles long (Otter Creek) Peshtigo River, Marinette County , 16 miles away, Class I-II - 8.9 miles long (Goodman Park to Otter Creek) Wolf River, Langlade County , 16 miles away, Class II(III) - 9.8 miles long (Langlade to Gilmore's Mistake) Peshtigo River, Forest/Marinette County , 17 miles away, Class I-II+(III) - 6.1 miles long (FS2134 to Goodman Park Rd) Wolf River, Menominee County , 17 miles away, Class I-III+ - 9.5 miles long (Five Islands to Keshena Falls) Peshtigo River, Marinette County , 17 miles away, Class I-II+(IV) - 2.7 miles long (Benson Lake Road to Goodman Park)   Ski Areas Near Oconto River - North Branch: Ski Brule, Michigan , 44 miles away, 500 vertical feet Norway Mountain, Michigan , 50 miles away, 500 vertical feet Nordic Mountain, Wisconsin , 72 miles away, 265 vertical feet Hidden Valley, Wisconsin , 75 miles away, 200 vertical feet Sunburst, Wisconsin , 85 miles away, 214 vertical feet Granite Peak, Wisconsin , 85 miles away, 700 vertical feet Little Switzerland, Wisconsin , 91 miles away, 200 vertical feet Marquette, Michigan , 97 miles away, 600 vertical feet Highlands of Olympia, Wisconsin , 103 miles away, 205 vertical feet Gladstone Ski Park, Michigan , 105 miles away, 200 vertical feet   Hotels Near Oconto River - North Branch: Best Western Lakewood Lodge, Lakewood , 6 miles away Kiryat Hotel, Shawano , 21 miles away Settle Inn and Suites Shawano, Shawano , 21 miles away Shawano Super 8 Motel, Shawano , 22 miles away Comfort Inn & Suites, Shawano , 24 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Oconto River - North Branch: Bagley Rapids Campground, Oconto County, 2 miles away Oconto County Park Campground, Oconto County, 3 miles away Evergreen Bay Campground, Holcombe, 4 miles away   Trails Near Oconto River - North Branch: Popple Ridge Snowmobile Trail, Langlade County , 13 miles away Popple Ridge Snowmobile Trail, Langlade County , 16 miles away   Lakes Near Oconto River - North Branch