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 Wisconsin and the water flowing gracefully down Wisconsin River have people coming here. The Prairie du Sac section of Wisconsin River in Wisconsin is 0.1 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class II section of whitewater. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, in this general area you won't find many other paddling rivers. If you're coming from Baraboo it's not a long drive at all to the put-in location, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t
    get lost. Getting a good workout and just hanging out with mother nature have people coming from far and near. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. Lodging is available near the river, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick.
This stretch is very short so you'd better be prepared to walk your kayak back to put-in a few times. The average whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit easier to master in this state than those in other states, so keep in mind that quite a few of the sections here are pretty easy.

Briefly about the general area:
A typical amount of precipitation falls here at Wisconsin River; August is the month that gets the most rain; the driest month is February. Summertime highs at Wisconsin River mostly tend to be in the 80's with nighttime
 
lows in the 50's. Through the wintertime this place gets highs in the 20's; winter nights come with lows in the 0's to Wisconsin River.
Go for a hike on the Grottos Trail.

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 ...

Motel 6 Lake Baraboo, Baraboo
7 miles away
The closest hotel to Ho-Chunk Casino and located minutes from the worlds largest water parks and endless outdoor recreational opportunities, Motel 6 Lake Baraboo, a Magnuson Hotels affiliate, offers w...

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



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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, Michigan , 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
Motel 6 Lake Baraboo, Baraboo , 7 miles away
Americas Best Value Inn, Baraboo , 9 miles away
Park Plaza Baraboo, Baraboo , 9 miles away
Best Western Baraboo Inn, West Baraboo , 9 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Wisconsin River:
Cedar Hills Campground, Mazomanie, 5 miles away
Merry Mac's Camp'n, Merrimac, 6 miles away
Devil's Lake State Park, Baraboo, 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
 Lakes Near Wisconsin River

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