Wisconsin whitewater, Bad River Ashland county, Devil's Gate footbridge to Elm Hoist Road section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS I-III     18.8 miles   This stretch of Bad River in Ashland County is 18.8 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class I-III section of whitewater. The starting location is a reasonable drive from Eau Claire, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. The beautiful Gogebic Range scenery is an added bonus. This is not the only paddling stretch in this river system, there are others too. Not too many hotels     nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. The scenic beauty of Wisconsin and the cool fresh water attract people from near and far. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. This section has enough mileage for an overnight trip, so go ahead and pack your camp stove. Getting your paddling muscles activated and spending some quality time in nature are great attractions for lots of people. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, this is an area with plenty of places for that. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Wisconsin is often easier than   elsewhere, so better not forget that lots of rivers in this state are good for beginners. Briefly about the general area: Don't leave Bad River without first going for a hike along the Great Divide Snowmobile Trail. Going to Copper Falls State Park near Bad River is a good thing to do, and since you're here you will meet lots of people from close by Mellen. This river has so much to offer. Summertime brings highs in the 80's to Bad River. Summer overnight lows plunge down to the 50's. Through the wintertime highs are commonly in the 20's while the cold winter nights at Bad River are in the 0's. Bad River, Devil's Gate footbridge to Elm Hoist Road road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.     Map Detailed Map Stats Stats for this river stretch Weather Local weather forecast These outdoors activities are available near Bad River.   Whitewater Near Bad River: Bad River, Ashland County, 3 miles away       Class I-III - 18.8 miles long (Devil's Gate footbridge to Elm Hoist Road) Bad River, Ashland County, 3 miles away       Class I-II(III) - 20.4 miles long (Elm Hoist Road to Odanah) Bad River, Ashland County, 5 miles away       Class III-V - 6.2 miles long (Highway 169 to Devil's Gate footbridge) Marengo River, Ashland County, 5 miles away       Class I-II - 4.8 miles long (Government Road to Bad River) Tyler Forks, Ashland County, 5 miles away       Class II-IV - 1.8 miles long (Gehrman Creek to Brownstone Falls) Bad River, Ashland County, 9 miles away       Class II-III(IV) - 7.1 miles long (Cayuga to Foster Junction railroad bridge) Brunsweiler River, Ashland County, 11 miles away       Class II-III+(IV) - 10.3 miles long (Beaverdam Lake to Highway 13) Potato River, Iron/Ashland County, 11 miles away       Class II-IV(V) - 6.5 miles long (Highway 169 to Potato River Road) Brunsweiler River, Ashland County, 13 miles away       Class III-IV - 0.5 miles long (Mineral Lake to Mineral Lake Rd) Tyler Forks, Iron County, 13 miles away       Class II-III+(IV) - 7.6 miles long (Moore Park to Vogues Road)   Ski Areas Near Bad River: Whitecap Mountain, Wisconsin , 19 miles away, 400 foot drop, 8 lifts, 43 runs Big Powderhorn Mountain, Michigan , 40 miles away, 600 foot drop, 10 lifts, 33 runs Blackjack, Michigan , 46 miles away, 465 foot drop, 6 lifts, 20 runs Indianhead, Michigan , 48 miles away, 638 foot drop, 9 lifts, 23 runs Lutsen, Minnesota , 59 miles away, 1088 foot drop, 10 lifts, 92 runs Christie Mountain, Wisconsin , 66 miles away, 350 foot drop, 6 lifts, 23 runs Porcupine Mountain, Michigan , 73 miles away, 641 foot drop, 4 lifts, 15 runs Granite Peak, Wisconsin , 99 miles away, 700 foot drop, 8 lifts, 74 runs   Marinas Near Bad River: Ashland Marina, Ashland , 17 miles away Madeline Island Yacht Club, La Pointe , 19 miles away   Hotels Near Bad River: AmericInn Ashland, Ashland , 15 miles away Best Western The Hotel Chequamegon, Ashland , 17 miles away Super 8 Ashland, Ashland , 18 miles away Quality Inn Ashland, Ashland , 20 miles away Old Rittenhouse Inn, Bayfield , 21 miles away   Campgrounds Near Bad River: Copper Falls State Park, Mellen, 4 miles away Waverly Campground, Ashland County, 10 miles away Potato River Falls, Saxon, 10 miles away   Trails Near Bad River: Great Divide Snowmobile Trail, Ashland , 15 miles away   Public Lands Near Bad River: Apostle Islands National Lakeshore, Bayfield - WI , 22 miles away Copper Falls State Park, Wisconsin , 3 miles away Big Bay State Park, Wisconsin , 18 miles away Chequamegon National Forest, Wisconsin , 22 miles away   Golf Courses Near Bad River: Mellen Country Club, High Bridge , 6 miles away Chequamegon Bay Golf Club, Ashland , 19 miles away Madeline Island Golf Club, La Pointe , 19 miles away