Wisconsin whitewater - Yellow River, Wood County

Wood county, Little Bull Falls section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS II-III     6.4 miles
 
Some friends and I went Kayaking on the Yellow River on April 19th, 08 and were suprised at the stage of rapids that we paddled. The water is fast, deep and unforgiving. Be careful!!! Make sure you wear helmets, take tow ropes and be prepared to get wet!!! Says Tammy

The scenic beauty of Wisconsin and the water flowing gracefully down Yellow River attract people from near and far. This stretch of Yellow River in Wisconsin is 6.4 miles long and has been rated as a class II-III section by American Whitewater. Yellow River doesn't have a lot of paddling
    sections, the Little Bull Falls section is the only one. This stretch has has enough mileage, it's perfect for a one day trip. A good workout and spending some quality time in nature have people coming from far and near. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state is often easier
than elsewhere, so if you're not from around here don't forget that many of the sections here are safe for beginners. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, there are not so many other good spots for that around here. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem and if you make reservations in advance you're all set.

Briefly about the general area:
Little Bull Falls is a glorious local attraction.
 
The amount of rain that falls at Yellow River is close to the national average; September is the month that gets the most rain; the driest month is February. At Yellow River during the months of summer highs are in the 80's while overnight lows are commonly in the 50's. During the winter this place gets highs in the 20's with winter lows in the 0's overnight here at Yellow River.

Yellow River, Little Bull Falls road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: II-III
Length: 6.4 miles
Average Gradient: 15 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 44.5404
Longitude: -90.159

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 44.4662
Longitude: -90.1307

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Current weather conditions at Yellow River, Wisconsin
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Local climate location: MARSHFIELD EXP FARM 7 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Clearwaters Hotel and Convention Center, Marshfield
7 miles away
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8 miles away
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8 miles away
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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Yellow River.
 Whitewater Near Yellow River:
Black Creek, Marathon County , 27 miles away, Class I-II - 1.4 miles long (Athens City Park to Pioneer Road)
Black River - East Fork, Jackson/Clark County , 29 miles away, Class II - 23.8 miles long (City Point to Black River Forest Campground)
 Ski Areas Near Yellow River:
Granite Peak, Wisconsin , 38 miles away, 700 vertical feet
Christmas Mountain, Wisconsin , 48 miles away, 250 vertical feet
Devils Head, Wisconsin , 64 miles away, 500 vertical feet
Cascade Mountain, Wisconsin , 66 miles away, 460 vertical feet
Nordic Mountain, Wisconsin , 69 miles away, 265 vertical feet
Tyrol Basin, Wisconsin , 76 miles away, 300 vertical feet
Mount La Crosse, Wisconsin , 81 miles away, 516 vertical feet
Whitecap Mountain, Wisconsin , 95 miles away, 400 vertical feet
Christie Mountain, Wisconsin , 99 miles away, 350 vertical feet
Big Powderhorn Mountain, Michigan , 99 miles away, 600 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Yellow River:
Clearwaters Hotel and Convention Center, Marshfield , 7 miles away
Park Motel, Marshfield , 8 miles away
Holiday Inn Conference Ctr Marshfield, Marshfield , 8 miles away
Comfort Inn Marshfield, Marshfield , 9 miles away
Woodfield Inn and Suites, Marshfield , 9 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Yellow River:
Country-aire Campground, Babcock, 11 miles away
Campground Number One, Juneau County, 15 miles away
Campground Number Two, Juneau County, 17 miles away
 Lakes Near Yellow River

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