Wisconsin whitewater - White River, Walworth County

Walworth county, Lake Geneva to Lyons section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS I-II     2 miles
  The beautiful scenery of Walworth County and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water make the trip here worthwhile. The average whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit easier to master in this state than those in other states, so don't forget that many runs in this state are very easy. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. If you'll be staying in a hotel you're in luck, lodging is available very near the river, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. The Lake Geneva to Lyons
    section of White River is 2 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class I-II section. A good workout and spending some quality time in nature have people coming from far and near. The starting location is a reasonable drive from Whitewater, please print
out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking there are not so many other good places for that around here. The Lake Geneva to Lyons stretch is the only paddling stretch along White River.

Briefly about the general area:
White River gets a common amount of annual rainfall; most of the rain falls through July, and February meanwhile is the driest month. Grand Geneva has glorious slopes and a friendly staff.
At White River through the days of summer highs are in the
 
80's. When the night sets in temperatures drop down into the 60's. The cold days of the winter come with highs in the 20's; through the dark hours in the wintertime at White River temperatures drop to the 0's.

White River, Lake Geneva to Lyons road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: I-II
Length: 2 miles
Average Gradient: 10 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 42.63115
Longitude: -88.38371

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 42.64199
Longitude: -88.36033

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Current weather conditions at White River, Wisconsin
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Local climate location: WHITEWATER 7 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Grand Geneva Resort, Lake Geneva
2 miles away
Tucked within historic Lake Geneva, Grand Geneva Resort is one of only three AAA Four-Diamond resorts in Wisconsin. An enchanting landscape of rolling hills and pristine views awaits you!...

Holiday Inn Club Vacations AT LAKE GENEVA RESORT, Lake Geneva
2 miles away
Holiday Inn Club Vacations at Lake Geneva Resort is a premier resort offering spacious 1- and 2-bedroom villas complete with amenities such as fully equipped kitchens, dining areas, living rooms with ...

Timber Ridge Lodge and Waterpark, Lake Geneva
3 miles away
Enjoy the cozy ambience of Timber Ridge Lodge and Waterpark at Grand Geneva, our Midwest Wisconsin Waterpark Resort featuring spacious suites with kitchenettes, whirlpool tubs, private bedrooms, firep...



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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near White River.
 Whitewater Near White River:
Pewaukee River, Waukesha County , 23 miles away, Class I-II - 1.6 miles long (Pewaukee to Waukesha)
 Ski Areas Near White River:
Grand Geneva, Wisconsin , 2 miles away, 211 vertical feet
Alpine Valley, Wisconsin , 6 miles away, 388 vertical feet
Wilmot mountain, Wisconsin , 14 miles away, 260 vertical feet
Raging Buffalo Snowboard Park (Snowboarding only - no skiing), Illinois , 24 miles away, 180 vertical feet
Highlands of Olympia, Wisconsin , 24 miles away, 205 vertical feet
Villa Olivia, Illinois , 33 miles away, 180 vertical feet
Little Switzerland, Wisconsin , 36 miles away, 200 vertical feet
Sunburst, Wisconsin , 45 miles away, 214 vertical feet
Four Lakes, Illinois , 48 miles away, 100 vertical feet
Hidden Valley, Wisconsin , 87 miles away, 200 vertical feet
 Hotels Near White River:
Grand Geneva Resort, Lake Geneva , 2 miles away
Holiday Inn Club Vacations AT LAKE GENEVA RESORT, Lake Geneva , 2 miles away
Timber Ridge Lodge and Waterpark, Lake Geneva , 3 miles away
Comfort Suites Lake Geneva, Lake Geneva , 4 miles away
Budget Host Diplomat Motel, Lake Geneva , 5 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near White River:
Meadowlark Acres Family Campground, Burlington, 2 miles away
Lake Geneva Mobile Home Park, Lake Geneva, 5 miles away
Coachman's Terrace RV and Mobile Home Park, Pell Lake, 5 miles away
 Trails Near White River:
Leather Leaf Bog Trail, McHenry County , 18 miles away
Lake Defiance Nature Trail, McHenry County , 19 miles away
Fox River Trail, McHenry County , 19 miles away
Lake Defiance Trail, McHenry County , 19 miles away
Volo Bog Interpretive Trail, Lake County , 19 miles away
 National Parks Near White River:
Illinois & Michigan Canal National Heritage Corridor, Lockport - IL , 58 miles away
 Golf Courses Near White River:
Hawk's View Golf Club, Lake Geneva , 4 miles away
Lake Geneva Hillmoor Golf Club, Lake Geneva , 5 miles away
 Lakes Near White River

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