Wisconsin whitewater, St. Croix River Douglas Burnett county, Gordon Dam to St. Croix Tr. section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS I-II     15.8 miles   The starting location is a reasonable drive from Duluth, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Wisconsin is often easier than elsewhere, so keep in mind that a large number of rivers in this state are quite easy. Getting some good exercise and just being out on the river for a while are great attractions for lots of people. This stretch of St. Croix River in Douglas/Burnett     County is 15.8 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class I-II section of whitewater. This section has enough mileage for an overnight trip, so why not pack your camping stuff too. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. This is one of a small number of paddling stretches in this river system, there are a few others too. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. The natural beauty of Douglas/Burnett County and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water have people coming here. Briefly about the general area: While you're here   at St. Croix River you will meet lots of folks from nearby Gordon. High temperatures at St. Croix River all through the summer are in the 80's. Once the sun is down it drops down to the 50's. During the wintertime this place gets highs in the 20's with temperatures at St. Croix River dipping down into the-10's through winter nights. St. Croix River gets a normal amount of rainfall. Most of the rain falls during August; February is when it's the driest. St. Croix River, Gordon Dam to St. Croix Tr. 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 St. Croix River.   Whitewater Near St. Croix River: St. Croix River, Douglas/Burnett County, 8 miles away       Class I-II - 15.8 miles long (Gordon Dam to St. Croix Tr.) Upper Tamarack River, Douglas County, 14 miles away       Class I-II(III) - 13.3 miles long (Radigan dam to Markville) Black River, Douglas County, 17 miles away       Class II-III(V+) - 4.8 miles long (Little Manitou Falls to Rail Road bridge) Amnicon River, Douglas County, 20 miles away       Class II-IV+ - 5.7 miles long (Anderson Hill Road to Cty U) Lower Tamarack River, Pine County, 28 miles away       Class I-II - 10.2 miles long (Highway 25 to Highway 48/77)   Ski Areas Near St. Croix River: Spirit Mountain, Minnesota , 29 miles away, 700 foot drop, 9 lifts, 22 runs Christie Mountain, Wisconsin , 55 miles away, 350 foot drop, 6 lifts, 23 runs Trollhaugen, Wisconsin , 57 miles away, 260 foot drop, 9 lifts, 22 runs Wild Mountain, Minnesota , 57 miles away, 300 foot drop, 8 lifts, 25 runs Giants Ridge, Minnesota , 69 miles away, 500 foot drop, 6 lifts, 34 runs Afton Alps, Minnesota , 83 miles away, 350 foot drop, 18 lifts, 41 runs Welch Village, Minnesota , 92 miles away, 360 foot drop, 10 lifts, 60 runs   Hotels Near St. Croix River: Best Western Spooner Riverplace, Spooner , 20 miles away AmeriVu Inn And Suites, Shell Lake , 23 miles away Super 8 Superior WI, Superior , 24 miles away Holiday Inn Express & Suites SUPERIOR - DULUTH AREA, Superior , 26 miles away Hampton Inn Superior Duluth WI, Superior , 26 miles away   Campgrounds Near St. Croix River: Totogatic County Park, Gordon, 7 miles away Gordon Flowage Campground, Douglas County, 8 miles away Adventureland Campground, Gordon, 9 miles away   Public Lands Near St. Croix River: Saint Croix National Scenic River, Saint Croix Falls - WI , 56 miles away Pattison State Park, Wisconsin , 18 miles away Amnicon Falls State Park, Wisconsin , 23 miles away Brule River State Forest, Wisconsin , 28 miles away   Golf Courses Near St. Croix River: Black Bear Golf Club, Minong , 7 miles away Voyager Village Country Club & Bar, Danbury , 14 miles away Spooner Golf Club, Spooner , 14 miles away   Lakes Near St. Croix River Lipsett Lake, Burnett , 15 miles away Red Lake, Douglas , 18 miles away Phernetton Lake, Burnett , 19 miles away