Wisconsin whitewater, Chippewa River - West Fork Sawyer county, Moose Lake Dam to West Fork Bridge section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS I-II     7.4 miles   Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Wisconsin is often easier than elsewhere, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that rivers in this state are not as hard as elsewhere. This section of Chippewa River - West Fork in Wisconsin is 7.4 miles long and has been rated as a class I-II section by American Whitewater. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but do book a room before     you come because it is a very popular destination. This is a pretty decent length section, good for a one day paddling trip. The beautiful scenery of Wisconsin and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. If you're coming from Eau Claire it's not a long drive at all to the put-in location, as you can see on the road map further down. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, around here you'll find a large number of good spots. The Moose Lake Dam to West Fork Bridge section is one of many paddling sections in this   river system. Briefly about the general area: Chippewa River - West Fork is right by the Rock Lake National Recreation Trail; lots of people from Ojibwa come here. Take a hike on the Tuscobia State Trail, and a visit here wouldn’t be complete without a tour to close by Chequamegon National Forest. A river like this is too good to miss. The warmest time of the year brings highs in the 70's to Chippewa River - West Fork. Throughout the dark hours of summer temperatures dip down into the 50's. Throughout the winter the highs are commonly in the 10's while the cold winter nights at Chippewa River - West Fork are in the-10's. Chippewa River - West Fork, Moose Lake Dam to West Fork Bridge 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 Chippewa River - West Fork.   Whitewater Near Chippewa River - West Fork: Chippewa River - West Fork, Sawyer County, 2 miles away       Class I-II - 7.4 miles long (Moose Lake Dam to West Fork Bridge) Chippewa River, Sawyer County, 10 miles away       Class I-II - 9.4 miles long (Belille Falls) Chippewa River - East Fork, Sawyer County, 14 miles away       Class I-II - 10.4 miles long (Blaisdell Lake to Winter Dam) Marengo River, Bayfield County, 17 miles away       Class II-III(V+) - 6.6 miles long (FR 194 to FR 384) Marengo River, Bayfield County, 19 miles away       Class II-III+ - 10.8 miles long (Town Hall Road to Four Corner Store Road) White River, Bayfield/Ashland County, 22 miles away       Class I-II - 13.6 miles long (Maple Ridge Road to Flowage) Brunsweiler River, Ashland County, 24 miles away       Class III-IV - 0.5 miles long (Mineral Lake to Mineral Lake Rd) Flambeau River, Rusk County, 25 miles away       Class II - 5.3 miles long (Hervas Landing to Beaver Dam Landing) Brunsweiler River, Ashland County, 26 miles away       Class II-III+(IV) - 10.3 miles long (Beaverdam Lake to Highway 13) Flambeau River - North Fork, Sawyer County, 26 miles away       Class I-II - 13.5 miles long (Babbs Island to Hervas Camp Landing)   Ski Areas Near Chippewa River - West Fork: Christie Mountain, Wisconsin , 30 miles away, 350 foot drop, 6 lifts, 23 runs Whitecap Mountain, Wisconsin , 52 miles away, 400 foot drop, 8 lifts, 43 runs Big Powderhorn Mountain, Michigan , 74 miles away, 600 foot drop, 10 lifts, 33 runs Blackjack, Michigan , 80 miles away, 465 foot drop, 6 lifts, 20 runs Indianhead, Michigan , 82 miles away, 638 foot drop, 9 lifts, 23 runs Lutsen, Minnesota , 84 miles away, 1088 foot drop, 10 lifts, 92 runs Spirit Mountain, Minnesota , 85 miles away, 700 foot drop, 9 lifts, 22 runs   Marinas Near Chippewa River - West Fork: Round Lake Marina, Hayward , 15 miles away   Hotels Near Chippewa River - West Fork: Comfort Suites Hayward, Hayward , 26 miles away AmericInn Ladysmith, Ladysmith , 26 miles away Ladysmith Motel And Suites, Ladysmith , 26 miles away Americas Best Value Inn, Hayward , 27 miles away Flat Creek Inn And Suites, Hayward , 27 miles away   Campgrounds Near Chippewa River - West Fork: Boulder Lodge Resort, Hayward, 5 miles away Moose Lake, Winter, 6 miles away Chippewa River Campground, Sawyer County, 8 miles away   Trails Near Chippewa River - West Fork: Rock Lake National Recreation Trail, Bayfield , 9 miles away Tuscobia State Trail, Sawyer , 9 miles away Black Lake Trail, Ashland , 12 miles away North Country Trail, Ashland , 14 miles away Virgin Pine Trail, Bayfield , 19 miles away   Public Lands Near Chippewa River - West Fork: Apostle Islands National Lakeshore, Bayfield - WI , 44 miles away Chequamegon National Forest, Wisconsin , 14 miles away Flambeau River State Forest, Wisconsin , 27 miles away Copper Falls State Park, Wisconsin , 36 miles away   Golf Courses Near Chippewa River - West Fork: Lakeview Golf & Pizza, Hayward , 2 miles away Ross ' Teal Lake Lodge & Teal Wing Golf Club, Hayward , 4 miles away Teal Wing Golf Club, Hayward , 4 miles away   Lakes Near Chippewa River - West Fork Namekagon Lake, Bayfield , 10 miles away Beaver Lake, Ashland , 15 miles away Blaisdell Lake, Sawyer , 15 miles away