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Minnesota whitewater, Encampment River
Lake
county,
Cty 3 to Highway 61 section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
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CLASS IV-V 2.5 miles
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this river is completely within a privetly owned piece of property, and vistors are not welcomed. no parking is available for over 2 miles, water flow is very inconsistant
The scenic beauty of Lake County and the playfulness of the water are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. If you've been whitewater rafting and kayaking outside Minnesota you might find the rivers here a bit more challenging, so if you're not from |
around here don't forget that rivers here are less forgiving. No shortage of good hotels, but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. There are a
| few other sections in this river system that can be paddled as well. A good workout and just hanging out with mother nature are great reasons to come. This stretch of Encampment River is 2.5 miles long and has been rated as a class IV-V section by American Whitewater. The starting location is a short drive from Duluth, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. This stretch is short so no need to bring | |
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snacks.
Briefly about the general area: Going to Gooseberry Falls State Park in the neighborhood of Encampment River is a nice thing to do, and during your spree here you'll meet some folks from Two Harbors for
sure. Split Rock Lighthouse State Park is a great spot to explore on a lovely day, and Lafayette Bluff is something you shouldn't miss if you're here. Coming to this river is always a good idea. The North Shore Snowmobile
Trail is a great hiking trail right next door to Encampment River. The yearly rainfall here at Encampment River is about average. Of all the months in a year June is the one with the most rain; the driest of the months is February.
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Encampment River, Cty 3 to Highway 61 road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.
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Map
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Stats
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Weather
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These outdoors activities are available near Encampment River. |
| Whitewater Near Encampment River:
Crow Creek, Lake County, 1 miles away Class IV - 2 miles long (Cty 3 to Lake Superior) |
Encampment River, Lake County, 1 miles away Class IV-V - 2.5 miles long (Cty 3 to Highway 61) |
Gooseberry River, Lake County, 3 miles away Class II-III - 6 miles long (Cty 3 to Gooseberry Falls State Park) |
Silver Creek, Lake County, 4 miles away Class IV - 1.1 miles long (Cty 3 to Highway 61) |
Stewart River, Lake County, 7 miles away Class II-IV(V) - 4.9 miles long (CR2 to Highway 61) |
Split Rock River, Lake County, 11 miles away Class IV-V - 2.9 miles long (Superior Hiking Trail to Highway 61) |
Beaver River - W.Br, Lake County, 15 miles away Class II-III(V) - 2.7 miles long (CR3 to Glen Avon Falls) |
Knife River, Lake/St. Louis County, 16 miles away Class II-III(IV) - 5.5 miles long (Cty 102 to Lake Superior) |
Beaver River, Lake County, 19 miles away Class IV-V+ - 2 miles long (confluence of E and W Branches to Highway 61) |
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| Ski Areas Near Encampment River:
Spirit Mountain, Minnesota
, 49 miles away, 700 foot drop, 9 lifts, 22 runs |
Giants Ridge, Minnesota
, 56 miles away, 500 foot drop, 6 lifts, 34 runs |
Lutsen, Minnesota
, 64 miles away, 1088 foot drop, 10 lifts, 92 runs |
Christie Mountain, Wisconsin
, 76 miles away, 350 foot drop, 6 lifts, 23 runs |
Whitecap Mountain, Wisconsin
, 87 miles away, 400 foot drop, 8 lifts, 43 runs |
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| Hotels Near Encampment River:
Superior Shores Resort, Two Harbors
, 6 miles away |
Country Inn Of Two Harbors, Two Harbors
, 8 miles away |
AmericInn Two Harbors, Two Harbors
, 11 miles away |
Grand Superior Lodge, Two Harbors
, 12 miles away |
Larsmont Cottages, Two Harbors
, 14 miles away |
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| Public Lands Near Encampment River:
Apostle Islands National Lakeshore, Bayfield - WI
, 53 miles away |
Gooseberry Falls State Park, Minnesota
, 7 miles away |
Split Rock Lighthouse State Park, Minnesota
, 13 miles away |
Superior National Forest, Minnesota
, 22 miles away |
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