Wisconsin whitewater - Turtle River, Gogebic Range, Iron County Iron county, Shea Dam to Turtle/Flambeau Flowage section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS I(III)     16.5 miles   The nature scenery of Iron County and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water are reasons enough to come here and paddle. The Shea Dam to Turtle/Flambeau Flowage stretch of Turtle River in Wisconsin is 16.5 miles long and has been rated as a class I(III) section by American Whitewater. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. The beautiful Gogebic Range scenery is an added bonus. Getting your paddling     muscles activated and just being out on the river for a while are sure to keep you coming back for more. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Wisconsin tend to be more forgiving than the national average, so if you're not from around here don't forget that many of the rivers here are not very demanding. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking around here you'll find a large number of good spots. You can enjoy this stretch more if you take your time, so go ahead and pack your camp stove. The Shea Dam to Turtle/Flambeau Flowage section is the only paddling section along Turtle River. Briefly about the general area: A normal amount of rain falls here at Turtle River; the month of June is the wettest with most of the rain, and the driest of the months is February. At Turtle River during the months of summer   highs are in the 70's. During the moonlight hours it's usually in the 50's. For the period of the winter this place gets highs in the 10's, and night lows through the wintertime for Turtle River tend to be in the-10's. Turtle River, Shea Dam to Turtle/Flambeau Flowage road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: I(III) Length: 16.5 miles Average Gradient: 2 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 46.28604 Longitude: -89.98267 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 46.151 Longitude: -90.16199 Paddler input for Turtle River, Wisconsin: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Turtle River, Gogebic Range, Wisconsin Local climate location: IRONWOOD 3 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Americinn - Ironwood, Mi, Ironwood 13 miles away Each AmericInn is built with solid masonry construction and the highest sound rating in the industry to allow you the experience of a quiet nights sleep. Business and Leisure Travelers are accommodate... Comfort Inn Ironwood, Ironwood 13 miles away 100% Satisfaction Guarantee. FREE Deluxe Continental Breakfast. Indoor pool and spa. FREE local calls. Kids stay free, 18 and younger with parent or grandparent. In-room coffee makers, hairdryers, and... Super 8 Motel - Ironwood, Ironwood 14 miles away The Suoer 8 Ironwood is conveniently locate off of fHwy 2, adjacent to snowmobile and ATV trails, 1 mi from downtown Ironwood, and close to many restaurants. The motel features free High Speed Wirele...   Gogebic Range Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater kayaking and rafting spots in the Gogebic Range. Gogebic Range Outdoors Info Complete outdoors info for the Gogebic Range. All Wisconsin Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Wisconsin. Books about whitewater paddling on Turtle River, Wisconsin List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Turtle River, 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 Merrill, Wisconsin Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Merrill, Wisconsin, the metro area neareast to Turtle River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Turtle River.   Whitewater Near Turtle River: Black River, Gogebic County , 11 miles away, Class I-II - 6.7 miles long (Cty 513 to Ramsay) Powder Mill Creek, Gogebic County , 13 miles away, Class II-IV+ - 2 miles long (above Powderhorn Falls to Cty. 513) Black River, Gogebic County , 14 miles away, Class II-III - 2.2 miles long (Ramsey to above Gabbro Falls) Montreal River, Iron County , 16 miles away, Class II-IV(V) - 3.2 miles long (Highway 2 to Erickson Road) Flambeau River - South Fork, Price County , 16 miles away, Class I-II - 9.5 miles long (FR144 to FR149) Planter Creek, Gogebic County , 17 miles away, Class III-IV - 1.1 miles long (Highway 28 to Wirtanen Road) Montreal River - West Fork, Iron/Geobegic County , 17 miles away, Class II-IV - 6.3 miles long (Gile Falls to Highway 2) Black River, Gogebic County , 18 miles away, Class II-III+ - 7.9 miles long (Narrows Park to Conglomerate Falls) Flambeau River - North Fork, Iron/Ashland County , 19 miles away, Class I-II - 14.1 miles long (Turtle Dam to Agenda Landing) Black River, Gogebic County , 21 miles away, Class IV-V(V+) - 2.6 miles long (Conglomerate Falls to Lake Superior)   Ski Areas Near Turtle River: Big Powderhorn Mountain, Michigan , 14 miles away, 600 vertical feet Blackjack, Michigan , 15 miles away, 465 vertical feet Indianhead, Michigan , 15 miles away, 638 vertical feet Whitecap Mountain, Wisconsin , 24 miles away, 400 vertical feet Porcupine Mountain, Michigan , 41 miles away, 641 vertical feet Granite Peak, Wisconsin , 67 miles away, 700 vertical feet Lutsen, Minnesota , 82 miles away, 1088 vertical feet Ski Brule, Michigan , 95 miles away, 500 vertical feet Christie Mountain, Wisconsin , 97 miles away, 350 vertical feet Nordic Mountain, Wisconsin , 118 miles away, 265 vertical feet   Hotels Near Turtle River: Americinn - Ironwood, Mi, Ironwood , 13 miles away Comfort Inn Ironwood, Ironwood , 13 miles away Super 8 Motel - Ironwood, Ironwood , 14 miles away Budget Host Cloverland Motel Ironwood, Ironwood , 14 miles away Hurley Days Inn, Hurley , 14 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Turtle River: Big 6 RV Resort and Campground, Mercer, 1 miles away Double E Resort, Park Falls, 10 miles away Wabasso Lake Campground, Vilas County, 13 miles away   Trails Near Turtle River: Newman Springs Ski Trail, Price County , 16 miles away   National Parks Near Turtle River: Apostle Islands National Lakeshore, Bayfield - WI , 60 miles away   Golf Courses Near Turtle River: Tahoe Lynx Golf Course, Mercer , 3 miles away   Lakes Near Turtle River