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 put-in location is a reasonable drive from Merrill, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state are often easier than in other states, so better not forget that many of the rivers here are not very demanding. The Camp 10 to Menard Isle stretch of Wisconsin River in Wisconsin is 4 miles long and is a class I-II(III) section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the
    night, but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. Getting your paddling muscles activated and spending some quality time in nature are great reasons to come. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way in this general area
you'll find lots of paddling rivers. The campgrounds here at Wisconsin River are pretty good. This is not the only paddling stretch in this river system, there are others too. This stretch has has enough mileage, good for a one day paddling trip. The natural beauty of Lincoln County and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water are reasons enough to come here and paddle.

Briefly about the general area:
Wisconsin River gets a normal amount of rainfall; the wettest month of the year is usually August, that's the one that rains the most; the driest
 
month is February. Throughout the warm days of summer at Wisconsin River highs are typically in the 70's. During the dark hours of summer temperatures dip down into the 50's. Highs during the winter are commonly in the 10's; overnight lows throughout the wintertime for Wisconsin River tend to be in the-10's.
A journey to Whirlpool Rapids will fill your spirit with magnificent feelings.

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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Current weather conditions at Wisconsin River, Wisconsin
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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:
Americas Best Value Inn / Rhinelander, Rhinelander , 8 miles away
Quality Inn Rhinelander, Rhinelander , 8 miles away
Americinn Rhinelander, Rhinelander , 8 miles away
Holiday Inn Express RHINELANDER, Rhinelander , 9 miles away
Best Western Claridge Motor Inn, Rhinelander , 9 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

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