Wisconsin whitewater - White River, Ashland County

Ashland county, Highway 112 to Highway 13 section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS II-III     0.8 miles
  The Highway 112 to Highway 13 stretch of White River in Wisconsin is 0.8 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class II-III section. If you've been whitewater rafting and kayaking outside this state you might find the rivers here a bit more forgiving, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that a large number of rivers in this state are quite easy. This is an extremely short section so it's not like you're gonna spend hours on the river in one stretch. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. Getting your paddling
    muscles activated and a chance to spend some time outdoors have a lot of people coming here. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking around here you'll find a large number of good rivers. There are a few other stretches in this river system that can be paddled as well. The
wonderful Ashland County scenery and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water are reasons enough to come here and paddle. There are some good hotels near the river, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination.

Briefly about the general area:
High temperatures at White River all through the warmest time of the year are in the 70's, and the overnight is a bit cooler of course, ordinarily in the 50's. For the period of the winter highs are generally in the 10's, and night lows at White River through the wintertime frequently
 
sink into the-10's.
From a rainfall point of view White River is a relatively typical spot; all through the month of September you get the most rain around here, and the driest of the months is February.

White River, Highway 112 to Highway 13 road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: II-III
Length: 0.8 miles
Average Gradient: 23 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 46.49725
Longitude: -90.90917

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 46.5023
Longitude: -90.89188

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Current weather conditions at White River, Wisconsin
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Local climate location: PORT WING 22 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Ashland Super 8 Motel, Ashland
4 miles away

Best Western Holiday House, Ashland
5 miles away
This Ashland, Wisconsin hotel is located on the shores of scenic Lake Superior and offers gorgeous water views and close proximity to the Apostle Islands. The Best Western Lake Superior Lodge is loca...

Americinn - Ashland, Wi, Ashland
7 miles away
AmericInn Ashland is built with solid masonry construction and the highest sound rating in the industry to allow you the experience of a quiet nights sleep. AmericInn Ashland features Splashland Water...



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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near White River.
 Whitewater Near White River:
White River, Bayfield/Ashland County , 5 miles away, Class I-II - 13.6 miles long (Maple Ridge Road to Flowage)
Marengo River, Bayfield County , 7 miles away, Class II-III+ - 10.8 miles long (Town Hall Road to Four Corner Store Road)
Brunsweiler River, Ashland County , 9 miles away, Class II-III+(IV) - 10.3 miles long (Beaverdam Lake to Highway 13)
Brunsweiler River, Ashland County , 11 miles away, Class III-IV - 0.5 miles long (Mineral Lake to Mineral Lake Rd)
Marengo River, Bayfield County , 11 miles away, Class II-III(V+) - 6.6 miles long (FR 194 to FR 384)
Marengo River, Ashland County , 13 miles away, Class I-II - 4.8 miles long (Government Road to Bad River)
Bad River, Ashland County , 15 miles away, Class I-II(III) - 20.4 miles long (Elm Hoist Road to Odanah)
Bad River, Ashland County , 16 miles away, Class I-III - 18.8 miles long (Devil's Gate footbridge to Elm Hoist Road)
Bad River, Ashland County , 18 miles away, Class II-III(IV) - 7.1 miles long (Cayuga to Foster Junction railroad bridge)
Bad River, Ashland County , 19 miles away, Class III-V - 6.2 miles long (Highway 169 to Devil's Gate footbridge)
 Ski Areas Near White River:
Whitecap Mountain, Wisconsin , 35 miles away, 400 vertical feet
Big Powderhorn Mountain, Michigan , 56 miles away, 600 vertical feet
Lutsen, Minnesota , 57 miles away, 1088 vertical feet
Christie Mountain, Wisconsin , 58 miles away, 350 vertical feet
Blackjack, Michigan , 62 miles away, 465 vertical feet
Indianhead, Michigan , 64 miles away, 638 vertical feet
Porcupine Mountain, Michigan , 88 miles away, 641 vertical feet
Spirit Mountain, Minnesota , 92 miles away, 700 vertical feet
Giants Ridge, Minnesota , 110 miles away, 500 vertical feet
Granite Peak, Wisconsin , 113 miles away, 700 vertical feet
 Hotels Near White River:
Ashland Super 8 Motel, Ashland , 4 miles away
Best Western Holiday House, Ashland , 5 miles away
Americinn - Ashland, Wi, Ashland , 7 miles away
Washburn Super 8 Motel, Washburn , 8 miles away
Woodside Cottages, Bayfield , 15 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near White River:
Memorial Campground, Bayfield County, 8 miles away
Bayview Campground, Bayfield County, 12 miles away
Apostle Islands View Camp, Bayfield, 15 miles away
 Trails Near White River:
Great Divide Snowmobile Trail, Ashland County , 15 miles away
North Country Trail, Ashland County , 19 miles away
 National Parks Near White River:
Apostle Islands National Lakeshore, Bayfield - WI , 16 miles away
 Golf Courses Near White River:
Chequamegon Bay Golf Club, Ashland , 4 miles away
 Lakes Near White River

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