Wisconsin whitewater - Wisconsin River, Sauk County

Sauk county, Prairie du Sac section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS II     0.1 miles
  The nature scenery of Sauk County and the cool fresh water beats anything. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Wisconsin are easier than the national norm, so keep in mind that rivers here are less demanding. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. This is an extremely short section so no need to bring snacks. This stretch of Wisconsin River in Wisconsin is 0.1 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class II section of whitewater. The Prairie du Sac section is the only paddling section along Wisconsin
    River. There are plenty of hotels here if you want to spend a night, but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. Getting some good exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors are sure to keep you coming back for more. The starting location is
a reasonable drive from Baraboo, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, this is an area with not too many other spots for that.

Briefly about the general area:
The Grottos Trail is a fine hiking trail near Wisconsin River. Summertime highs at Wisconsin River ordinarily tend to be in the 80's while nighttime lows are ordinarily in the 50's. Daytime highs through the wintertime are in the 20's, and overnight lows in the 0's for
 
Wisconsin River.
The amount of rain that falls at Wisconsin River is close to the national average; of all the months in a year August is the one with the most rain; the driest of the months is February.

Wisconsin River, Prairie du Sac road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: II
Length: 0.1 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 43.30929
Longitude: -89.72811

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 43.30889
Longitude: -89.72811

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Current weather conditions at Wisconsin River, Wisconsin
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Local climate location: WISCONSIN DELLS 18 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Cedarberry Inn, Sauk City
2 miles away
Just off the Wisconsin River, you will find the most charming hotel in Sauk County. The Cedarberry Inn keeps the indoor pool at an inviting 89 degrees and offers a breakfast buffet to get you started ...

Clarion Hotel and Convention Center, Baraboo
9 miles away
This property is centrally located in the middle of Wisconsin. Wisconsin Dells is 8 miles away, Ho-Chunk Casino 2 miles, Spring Green and the House on the Rock 30 miles, and one hour from Madison, Wis...

Americas Best Value/Campus Inn, Baraboo
9 miles away
Welcome to Americas Best Value/Campus Inn nestled between historic Baraboo and Wisconsin Dells.. one of the unique vacation destinations in Wisconsin. Natural beauty surrounded by an outdoor wonderlan...



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Outdoors Recreation Near Baraboo, Wisconsin
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Baraboo, Wisconsin, the metro area neareast to Wisconsin River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Wisconsin River.
 Whitewater Near Wisconsin River:
Baraboo River, Sauk County , 8 miles away, Class I(II) - 4.5 miles long (Highway 12 to Highway 113)
Skillet Creek, Sauk County , 8 miles away, Class III-IV - 1.8 miles long (Gasser Road)
 Ski Areas Near Wisconsin River:
Devils Head, Wisconsin , 9 miles away, 500 vertical feet
Tyrol Basin, Wisconsin , 14 miles away, 300 vertical feet
Cascade Mountain, Wisconsin , 18 miles away, 460 vertical feet
Christmas Mountain, Wisconsin , 18 miles away, 250 vertical feet
Nordic Mountain, Wisconsin , 56 miles away, 265 vertical feet
Chestnut Mountain, Illinois , 68 miles away, 475 vertical feet
Granite Peak, Wisconsin , 82 miles away, 700 vertical feet
Sundown Mountain, Iowa , 86 miles away, 475 vertical feet
Highlands of Olympia, Wisconsin , 87 miles away, 205 vertical feet
Alpine Valley, Wisconsin , 94 miles away, 388 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Wisconsin River:
Cedarberry Inn, Sauk City , 2 miles away
Clarion Hotel and Convention Center, Baraboo , 9 miles away
Americas Best Value/Campus Inn, Baraboo , 9 miles away
Best Western Baraboo Inn, West Baraboo , 9 miles away
Kalahari Resorts - Wisconsin, Wisconsin Dells , 14 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Wisconsin River:
Snuffy's Campsite, Sauk City, 2 miles away
Cedar Hills Campground, Mazomanie, 5 miles away
Merry Mac's Campground, Merrimac, 6 miles away
 Trails Near Wisconsin River:
Grottos Trail, Sauk County , 5 miles away
East Bluff Trail, Sauk County , 5 miles away
East Bluff Woods Trail, Sauk County , 6 miles away
West Bluff Trail, Sauk County , 6 miles away
Bluff Trail, Sauk County , 6 miles away
 National Parks Near Wisconsin River:
Ice Age National Scenic Trail, Madison - WI , 24 miles away
North Country National Scenic Trail, Madison - WI , 24 miles away

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