Wisconsin whitewater - Wisconsin River, Lincoln County

Lincoln county, Camp 10 to Menard Isle section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS I-II(III)     4 miles
  The scenic beauty of Lincoln County and the water flowing gracefully down Wisconsin River will make you feel great. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Wisconsin is often easier than elsewhere, so don't forget that the rivers in this state are less demanding. Getting some good exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors are great reasons to come. This stretch of Wisconsin River in Wisconsin is 4 miles long and it is classified as a class I-II(III) section by American Whitewater. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting
    or kayaking, either way there are lots of good rivers for that around here. There are plenty of other sections in this river system that can be paddled as well. If you're coming from Merrill it's not a long drive at all to the put-in location, as you can see on the road map further
down. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. This is a pretty decent length section, good for a one day paddling trip.

Briefly about the general area:
Throughout the summertime months here at Wisconsin River, high temperatures regularly reach the 70's. Through the dark hours of summer temperatures drop down into the 50's. Through the wintertime the highs are typically in the 10's with temperatures at Wisconsin River dipping down into the-10's during winter nights. Wisconsin River gets a typical amount of precipitation;
 
the month with most of the rain is August, and the driest month of the year is February.
Put some time aside to spend at Whirlpool Rapids since you're here at Wisconsin River.

Wisconsin River, Camp 10 to Menard Isle road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: I-II(III)
Length: 4 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 45.54971
Longitude: -89.4973

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 45.53649
Longitude: -89.56199

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Local climate location: WILLOW RESERVOIR 5 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Wisconsin River.
 Whitewater Near Wisconsin River:
Wisconsin River, Oneida County , 9 miles away, Class II-III - 0.3 miles long (Rhinelander)
Prairie River, Lincoln County , 14 miles away, Class II - 3.9 miles long (Haymeadow Creek to Prairie Road)
Pine River, Lincoln County , 20 miles away, Class I-II - 2.2 miles long (Center Rd)
Wisconsin River, Lincoln County , 21 miles away, Class II-III+(IV) - 1 miles long (Grandfather Falls)
Trappe River, Marathon County , 22 miles away, Class I-II(III) - 5.1 miles long (to Rocky Ridge Road)
New Wood River, Lincoln County , 25 miles away, Class I-II - 4.1 miles long (to Tesch Road)
Wisconsin River, Marathon County , 29 miles away, Class II-III - 0.35 miles long (Wausau Slalom Course)
Eau Claire River, Marathon County , 29 miles away, Class II-III(IV) - 4.6 miles long (Eau Claire Dells to Badger Road)
Eau Claire River, Marathon County , 30 miles away, Class II - 2.8 miles long (Nolan Road to Highway 52)
 Ski Areas Near Wisconsin River:
Granite Peak, Wisconsin , 32 miles away, 700 vertical feet
Indianhead, Michigan , 55 miles away, 638 vertical feet
Blackjack, Michigan , 57 miles away, 465 vertical feet
Big Powderhorn Mountain, Michigan , 61 miles away, 600 vertical feet
Ski Brule, Michigan , 62 miles away, 500 vertical feet
Porcupine Mountain, Michigan , 62 miles away, 641 vertical feet
Nordic Mountain, Wisconsin , 73 miles away, 265 vertical feet
Whitecap Mountain, Wisconsin , 73 miles away, 400 vertical feet
Christmas Mountain, Wisconsin , 96 miles away, 250 vertical feet
Cascade Mountain, Wisconsin , 99 miles away, 460 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Wisconsin River:
Super 8 Motel - Rhinelander, Rhinelander , 8 miles away
Americinn Rhinelander, Rhinelander , 8 miles away
Holiday Inn Express Rhinelander, Wi, Rhinelander , 9 miles away
Best Western Claridge Motor Inn, Rhinelander , 9 miles away
Comfort Inn Rhinelander, Rhinelander , 11 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Wisconsin River:
Northforest Campgrounds, Tomahawk, 3 miles away
Birkensee Resort, Tomahawk, 7 miles away
Sure-wood Forest Campground, Tomahawk, 8 miles away
 Trails Near Wisconsin River:
Bearskin State Park Trail, Oneida County , 14 miles away
 Lakes Near Wisconsin River

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