Wisconsin whitewater - Red River, Shawano County

Shawano county, Lower Red Lake Dam section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS I-II(III)     4.3 miles
  The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in Wisconsin are often easier than in other states, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that rivers here are not as hard as elsewhere. The scenic beauty of Wisconsin and the playfulness of the water are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. This section of Red River in Wisconsin is 4.3 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class I-II(III) section. This stretch is mid length, it's good length for a morning trip. Getting some good exercise and a chance to spend
    some time outdoors will make you glad you came. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, this area has a large number of paddling places. There's camping available near Red River. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive
a short distance then no problem but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car.

Briefly about the general area:
Throughout the summer at Red River highs are commonly in the 70's, and through the night it cools down to the 50's. Throughout the winter highs are in the 20's while Red River overnight low temperatures through the wintertime are in the-10's. Red River gets a normal amount of yearly rainfall; the wettest month of the year is frequently September, that's the one that rains the most while January is mostly the driest month.
It's always good to visit Freeman Falls; Gilmer Falls is a brilliant local attraction.
 

Red River, Lower Red Lake Dam road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: I-II(III)
Length: 4.3 miles
Average Gradient: 11 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 44.84148
Longitude: -88.76124

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 44.82531
Longitude: -88.70244

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Current weather conditions at Red River, Wisconsin
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Local climate location: BOWLER 18 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Comfort Inn & Suites, Shawano
9 miles away
FREE high speed internet access in every room. In addition, hotel features Pub 29 Restaurant & Lounge, large indoor pool and whirlpool, exercise room, whirlpool suites, business class rooms and many f...

Shawano Super 8 Motel, Shawano
10 miles away
* Welcome to the Pride of Super 8 in Shawano * Conveniently located in the Heart of Shawano, 2 miles from Highway 29 * Only 35 miles from the Green Bay, Home of the Packers * Next to the Shawano C...

Cobblestone Inn and Suites, Clintonville
11 miles away
The Cobblestone Inn and Suites of Clintonville WI is perfectly balanced for the way that you travel. Whether traveling for business or for pleasure you are sure to enjoy the flat panel TV and DVD pla...



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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Red River.
 Whitewater Near Red River:
Wolf River - West Branch, Menominee County , 7 miles away, Class I-IV - 15 miles long (above Neopit millpond to Wolf River)
Embarrass River - North Branch, Shawano County , 8 miles away, Class I-II(III) - 1.6 miles long (Leopolis dam to Branch Road)
Wolf River, Menominee County , 9 miles away, Class I-III+ - 9.5 miles long (Five Islands to Keshena Falls)
Embarrass River, Shawano County , 9 miles away, Class III - 0.5 miles long (Hayman Falls)
Red River, Shawano County , 9 miles away, Class I-III(IV) - 7.75 miles long (River Road to Morgan Road)
Wolf River, Menominee County , 12 miles away, Class II-III(IV) - 5.7 miles long (Otter Slide to Big Smokey Falls)
Wolf River, Langlade/Menominee County , 14 miles away, Class II(III) - 5.9 miles long (Gilmore's Mistake to Otter Slide)
Wolf River, Langlade County , 16 miles away, Class II(III) - 9.8 miles long (Langlade to Gilmore's Mistake)
Wolf River, Langlade County , 19 miles away, Class I-II - 8 miles long (Hollister Road to Langlade)
Embarrass River - South Branch, Shawano County , 22 miles away, Class II-III - 2.4 miles long (Tigerton Dells)
 Ski Areas Near Red River:
Nordic Mountain, Wisconsin , 47 miles away, 265 vertical feet
Ski Brule, Michigan , 59 miles away, 500 vertical feet
Granite Peak, Wisconsin , 66 miles away, 700 vertical feet
Sunburst, Wisconsin , 74 miles away, 214 vertical feet
Norway Mountain, Michigan , 76 miles away, 500 vertical feet
Hidden Valley, Wisconsin , 79 miles away, 200 vertical feet
Little Switzerland, Wisconsin , 80 miles away, 200 vertical feet
Cascade Mountain, Wisconsin , 85 miles away, 460 vertical feet
Highlands of Olympia, Wisconsin , 87 miles away, 205 vertical feet
Devils Head, Wisconsin , 93 miles away, 500 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Red River:
Comfort Inn & Suites, Shawano , 9 miles away
Shawano Super 8 Motel, Shawano , 10 miles away
Cobblestone Inn and Suites, Clintonville , 11 miles away
Kiryat Hotel, Shawano , 12 miles away
Settle Inn and Suites Shawano, Shawano , 12 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Red River:
Mohican North Star Recreational Vehicle Park, Bowler, 9 miles away
Pine Grove Campground, LLC, Shawano, 10 miles away
Kellogg Kampsites, Shawano, 10 miles away
 Trails Near Red River:
Popple Ridge Snowmobile Trail, Langlade County , 16 miles away

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