Wisconsin whitewater - Skillet Creek, Sauk County Sauk county, Gasser Road section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS III-IV     1.8 miles   This stretch of Skillet Creek is 1.8 miles long and is a class III-IV section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. If you're coming from Baraboo it's not a long drive at all to the put-in location, as you can see on the road map further down. Skillet Creek doesn't have a lot of paddling stretches, the Gasser Road stretch is the only one. This is a somewhat short section so no need to bring snacks. The wonderful Sauk County scenery and the water flowing gracefully down Skillet Creek make the trip here worthwhile. Whitewater rafting and kayaking     spots in this state tend to be more forgiving than the national average, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that lots of rivers here are good for beginners. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, this is an area with not too many other rivers for that. Getting some good exercise and just hanging out with mother nature will have you coming back for more. There are plenty of hotels here if you want to spend a night, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. Briefly about the general area: This is such a fun river. A short tour to Skillet Falls is always worthwhile; the landscape is dominated by the South Range. Skillet Creek is a good location of normal rainfall; of all the months in a year September is the one with the most rain; January is when it's the driest.   The warmest time of the year brings highs in the 80's to Skillet Creek. Once the sun is down it drops down to the 50's. During the wintertime the highs are regularly in the 20's while the cold winter nights at Skillet Creek are in the 0's. Going for a hike along the Bluff Trail will let you absorb the natural beauty of this vicinity, and since you're here you can take a hike along the West Bluff Trail. Skillet Creek, Gasser Road road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: III-IV Length: 1.8 miles Average Gradient: 50 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 43.44517 Longitude: -89.77183 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 43.45259 Longitude: -89.7916 Paddler input for Skillet Creek, Wisconsin: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Skillet Creek, Wisconsin Local climate location: REEDSBURG 17 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Clarion Hotel and Convention Center, Baraboo 2 miles away This property is centrally located in the middle of Wisconsin. Wisconsin Dells is 8 miles away, Ho-Chunk Casino 2 miles, Spring Green and the House on the Rock 30 miles, and one hour from Madison, Wis... Best Western Baraboo Inn, West Baraboo 2 miles away Experience the Best Western Baraboo Inn where convenience, quality, and value await you. The staff at the Best Western Baraboo Inn is committed to offering the best in service and amenities. This cha... Americas Best Value/Campus Inn, Baraboo 2 miles away Welcome to Americas Best Value/Campus Inn nestled between historic Baraboo and Wisconsin Dells.. one of the unique vacation destinations in Wisconsin. Natural beauty surrounded by an outdoor wonderlan...   All Wisconsin Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Wisconsin. Books about whitewater paddling on Skillet Creek, Wisconsin List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Skillet Creek, 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 Baraboo, Wisconsin Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Baraboo, Wisconsin, the metro area neareast to Skillet Creek. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Skillet Creek.   Whitewater Near Skillet Creek: Baraboo River, Sauk County , 3 miles away, Class I(II) - 4.5 miles long (Highway 12 to Highway 113) Wisconsin River, Sauk County , 8 miles away, Class II - 0.1 miles long (Prairie du Sac)   Ski Areas Near Skillet Creek: Christmas Mountain, Wisconsin , 10 miles away, 250 vertical feet Devils Head, Wisconsin , 11 miles away, 500 vertical feet Cascade Mountain, Wisconsin , 18 miles away, 460 vertical feet Tyrol Basin, Wisconsin , 20 miles away, 300 vertical feet Nordic Mountain, Wisconsin , 54 miles away, 265 vertical feet Chestnut Mountain, Illinois , 71 miles away, 475 vertical feet Granite Peak, Wisconsin , 75 miles away, 700 vertical feet Sundown Mountain, Iowa , 86 miles away, 475 vertical feet Highlands of Olympia, Wisconsin , 92 miles away, 205 vertical feet Mount La Crosse, Wisconsin , 98 miles away, 516 vertical feet   Hotels Near Skillet Creek: Clarion Hotel and Convention Center, Baraboo , 2 miles away Best Western Baraboo Inn, West Baraboo , 2 miles away Americas Best Value/Campus Inn, Baraboo , 2 miles away Kalahari Resorts - Wisconsin, Wisconsin Dells , 6 miles away Ramada Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin Dells , 7 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Skillet Creek: Green Valley Campground, Baraboo, 1 miles away Wheeler's Campground, Baraboo, 2 miles away Baraboo Hills Campground, Baraboo, 2 miles away   Trails Near Skillet Creek: Bluff Trail, Sauk County , 3 miles away West Bluff Trail, Sauk County , 3 miles away East Bluff Trail, Sauk County , 4 miles away East Bluff Woods Trail, Sauk County , 5 miles away Grottos Trail, Sauk County , 5 miles away   National Parks Near Skillet Creek: Ice Age National Scenic Trail, Madison - WI , 32 miles away North Country National Scenic Trail, Madison - WI , 32 miles away   Golf Courses Near Skillet Creek: Baraboo Country Club, Baraboo , 3 miles away Fairfield Hills Golf Course, Baraboo , 5 miles away