Wisconsin whitewater - Oconto River - North Branch, Oconto County

Oconto county, Tar Dam Rd section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS II     7 miles
  The wonderful Wisconsin scenery and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream make the trip here worthwhile. This stretch of Oconto River - North Branch is 7 miles long and it is classified as a class II section by American Whitewater. There are some good stretches to paddle in this river system, the Tar Dam Rd stretch is one of them. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Wisconsin are easier than the national norm, so better not forget that lots of rivers here are good for beginners. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. The nearby
    hotels are a bit away from the river, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. This stretch is mid length, suitable for an afternoon trip. Getting a good workout and just hanging out with mother nature have a lot of people coming here.

Briefly about the general
area:
Loon Rapids is an inspiring spot to stop by while you're here, and don't leave Oconto River - North Branch without first paying a visit to Bagley Rapids.
The yearly rainfall here at Oconto River - North Branch is about average; the wettest month of the year is typically September, that's the one that rains the most, and February is when it's the driest. Through the summer at Oconto River - North Branch highs are commonly in the 70's while nighttime lows are typically in the 50's. Highs throughout the wintertime are typically in the 20's while Oconto River - North Branch overnight low temperatures through the wintertime are in the 0's.
 

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

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Current weather conditions at Oconto River - North Branch, Wisconsin
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Local climate location: LAONA 5 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

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OUTDOORS
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
Pinewood Cottages, Shawano , 19 miles away
Willowbreeze Lakefront Cottage, Shawano , 19 miles away
Washington Resort Cottages, Shawano , 19 miles away
Best Western Village Haus Motor Lodge, Shawano , 21 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Oconto River - North Branch:
Bagley Rapids Campground, Oconto County, 2 miles away
Oconton 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

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