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Wisconsin whitewater, Flambeau River - South Fork
Price
county,
Lugerville section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
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CLASS I-II 9 miles
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The put-in location is a short drive from Eau Claire, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Wisconsin is often easier than elsewhere, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that the rivers in this state are less demanding. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. Getting |
a good workout and a chance to spend some time outdoors have people coming from far and near. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way in this general area you'll find lots of paddling rivers.
| On this section you do get some distance, you can easily run it on an afternoon. This stretch of Flambeau River - South Fork in Price County is 9 miles long and is a class I-II section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. The scenic beauty of Wisconsin and the cool fresh water make the trip here worthwhile. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. There are plenty of other sections in this river system that | |
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can be paddled as well.
Briefly about the general area: A journey to Niebauer Springs will fill your soul with fine feelings. When you're here at Flambeau River - South Fork it's always fun to explore Flambeau
River State Forest. Flambeau River - South Fork gets a typical amount of yearly rainfall. The wettest month of the year is regularly August, that's the one that rains the most, and the driest of the months is February. Summertime
highs at Flambeau River - South Fork commonly tend to be in the 70's. During the dark hours of summer temperatures descend down into the 50's.
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Flambeau River - South Fork, Lugerville road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.
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These outdoors activities are available near Flambeau River - South Fork. |
| Ski Areas Near Flambeau River - South Fork:
Whitecap Mountain, Wisconsin
, 34 miles away, 400 foot drop, 8 lifts, 43 runs |
Big Powderhorn Mountain, Michigan
, 49 miles away, 600 foot drop, 10 lifts, 33 runs |
Blackjack, Michigan
, 53 miles away, 465 foot drop, 6 lifts, 20 runs |
Indianhead, Michigan
, 55 miles away, 638 foot drop, 9 lifts, 23 runs |
Christie Mountain, Wisconsin
, 58 miles away, 350 foot drop, 6 lifts, 23 runs |
Granite Peak, Wisconsin
, 72 miles away, 700 foot drop, 8 lifts, 74 runs |
Porcupine Mountain, Michigan
, 81 miles away, 641 foot drop, 4 lifts, 15 runs |
Lutsen, Minnesota
, 93 miles away, 1088 foot drop, 10 lifts, 92 runs |
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| Hotels Near Flambeau River - South Fork:
Super 8 Phillips, Phillips
, 12 miles away |
AmericInn Medford, Medford
, 33 miles away |
Boarders Inn And Suites Of Medford WI, Medford
, 33 miles away |
Ladysmith Motel And Suites, Ladysmith
, 40 miles away |
AmericInn Ladysmith, Ladysmith
, 40 miles away |
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| Public Lands Near Flambeau River - South Fork:
Apostle Islands National Lakeshore, Bayfield - WI
, 55 miles away |
Flambeau River State Forest, Wisconsin
, 13 miles away |
Island Lake, Michigan
, 31 miles away |
Copper Falls State Park, Wisconsin
, 31 miles away |
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