Wisconsin whitewater - Oconto River - North Branch, Oconto County

Oconto county, Bagley Rapids Campground to Kingston Rd section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS II-III     1.1 miles
  This stretch of Oconto River - North Branch in Oconto County is 1.1 miles long and is a class II-III section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. The average whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit easier to master in this state than those in other states, so if you're not from around here don't forget that many runs in this state are very easy. The wonderful Wisconsin scenery and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream are reasons enough to come here and paddle. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're
    willing to drive a short distance then no problem but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. A bit of exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors will have you coming back for more.
The Bagley Rapids Campground to Kingston Rd section is one of a few paddling sections in this river system. This section is very short so you'll have to walk back to the start over and over.

Briefly about the general area:
Oconto River - North Branch gets a typical amount of yearly rainfall; during the month of September you get the most rain around here while February is the month with the least amount of precipitation. The warmest time of the year brings highs in the 70's to Oconto River - North Branch. For the duration of the dark hours of summer
 
temperatures fall down into the 50's. The winter comes with highs in the 20's while the cold winter nights at Oconto River - North Branch are in the 0's.
Don't leave Oconto River - North Branch without first paying a visit to Bagley Rapids.

Oconto River - North Branch, Bagley Rapids Campground to Kingston Rd road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: II-III
Length: 1.1 miles
Average Gradient: 34 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 45.15869
Longitude: -88.4665

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 45.14569
Longitude: -88.46711

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Current weather conditions at Oconto River - North Branch, Wisconsin
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Local climate location: LAONA 7 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 - 7 miles long (Tar Dam Rd)
Wolf River, Menominee County , 13 miles away, Class II-III(IV) - 5.7 miles long (Otter Slide to Big Smokey Falls)
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 , 15 miles away, Class I-III+ - 9.5 miles long (Five Islands to Keshena Falls)
Peshtigo River, Marinette County , 15 miles away, Class II-III+ - 5.1 miles long (Otter Creek)
Rat River, Marinette County , 16 miles away, Class II-III(IV) - 3.3 miles long (Partridge Lane to Harper Road)
Wolf River, Langlade County , 16 miles away, Class II(III) - 9.8 miles long (Langlade to Gilmore's Mistake)
Peshtigo River, Marinette County , 18 miles away, Class I-II - 8.9 miles long (Goodman Park to Otter Creek)
Thunder River, Marinette County , 19 miles away, Class II-III - 0.5 miles long (Veteran's Park)
Peshtigo River, Forest/Marinette County , 19 miles away, Class I-II+(III) - 6.1 miles long (FS2134 to Goodman Park Rd)
 Ski Areas Near Oconto River - North Branch:
Ski Brule, Michigan , 46 miles away, 500 vertical feet
Norway Mountain, Michigan , 52 miles away, 500 vertical feet
Nordic Mountain, Wisconsin , 70 miles away, 265 vertical feet
Hidden Valley, Wisconsin , 73 miles away, 200 vertical feet
Sunburst, Wisconsin , 83 miles away, 214 vertical feet
Granite Peak, Wisconsin , 85 miles away, 700 vertical feet
Little Switzerland, Wisconsin , 89 miles away, 200 vertical feet
Marquette, Michigan , 98 miles away, 600 vertical feet
Highlands of Olympia, Wisconsin , 101 miles away, 205 vertical feet
Gladstone Ski Park, Michigan , 106 miles away, 200 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Oconto River - North Branch:
Best Western Lakewood Lodge, Lakewood , 8 miles away
Best Western Village Haus Motor Lodge, Shawano , 19 miles away
Country Inn And Suites By Carlson Shawano, Shawano , 19 miles away
Shawano Super 8 Motel, Shawano , 20 miles away
Comfort Inn & Suites, Shawano , 22 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Oconto River - North Branch:
Bagley Rapids Campground, Oconto County, 0 miles away
Oconton County Park Campground, Oconto County, 2 miles away
Evergreen Bay Campground, Holcombe, 3 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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